Fishing Reservoir Pond in Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  The Norfolk County end of Massachusetts holds Reservoir Pond. Everything around it is open valley. At 251 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. A shoreline of some 2.5 miles keeps the choices simple. Few waters listed in Norfolk County are bigger. Canton at 1.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. The nearest city of size is South Boston, 12 miles away. The boundary is near enough that local access rules are worth double-checking.

• Where to Fish on Reservoir Pond

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Norfolk County records list bluegill, pumpkinseed, chain pickerel and yellow perch among the fish reported. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. Treat Reservoir Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 27°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. The season on Reservoir Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. The water borders Wampatuck Conservation Area, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Forge Pond sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. Check the position at Reservoir Pond before loading the car.