Saint Yues Bog Reservoir Fishing in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  The Plymouth County end of Massachusetts holds Saint Yues Bog Reservoir. The surface lies 43 feet up. At 15 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Supplies mean a trip to North Lakeville, 2.7 miles off. The big place round here is New Bedford, 14 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Saint Yues Bog Reservoir

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Plymouth County names tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. On Saint Yues Bog Reservoir that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°F to 72°F. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Saint Yues Bog Reservoir rarely departs from it. A cold snap sets things back for several days.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. No car park, ramp or path is recorded within easy reach of the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Egger Bog Pond is 1.5 miles distant. Check the position at Saint Yues Bog Reservoir before loading the car.