Fishing at Round Pond, Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Round Pond lies in Plymouth County, in Massachusetts. This is mixed woodland country. It covers about 9 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Nearest town is South Duxbury, 1.9 miles off. The big place round here is South Boston, 27 miles distant. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Round Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Reported across Plymouth County: tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel. The county list is broader than any single water. Anyone new to Round Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 29°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. In milder years the surface never sets. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Time your trip to Round Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No access rule appears in what we hold. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. The water borders Round Pond Conservation Area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Failing this one, try Pine Lake, 0.2 miles away. For Round Pond in particular, ask before you travel.