Fishing at Sawmill Pond, Norfolk County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Sawmill Pond falls in Norfolk County, part of Massachusetts. The coast is 13 miles away. The nearest town is Sharon, 0.8 miles away. Canton lies 2.2 miles off, Stoughton another 3.7 miles. Near neighbours: Trowel Shop Pond a shade over 0.4 miles, Hammer Shop Pond 1.4 miles away, Pinewood Pond a shade over 1.7 miles, Forge Pond 2 miles away and Bolivar Pond a shade over 2 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Sawmill Pond

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Norfolk County records list bluegill, pumpkinseed and chain pickerel among the fish reported. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. Sawmill Pond gives up its fish to patience rather than distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 26°F. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. That shapes the year on Sawmill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. The water borders Saw Mill Pond Beaver Brook, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Trowel Shop Pond is 0.4 miles off. Check the current arrangement for Sawmill Pond.