Fishing Sand Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  In Massachusetts, Sand Pond falls inside Plymouth County. The surface lies 56 feet up. About 15 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The closest town, Onset, is 1.4 miles away. Buzzards Bay lies 1.7 miles off, Bourne another 2.7 miles. Alternatives close at hand: Dicks Pond at about 0.6 miles, Sandy Pond at 0.9 miles, Spectacle Pond at about 1.1 miles, Union Pond at 1.3 miles and Mare Pond at about 1.4 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Sand Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Plymouth County include tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Fish Sand Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Sand Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Dicks Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. The position on Sand Pond is worth confirming on the day.