Scokes Pond in Plymouth County: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Look for Scokes Pond in Plymouth County, Massachusetts. The shore lies 1.2 miles out. About 6 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Plymouth County. Nearest town is Plymouth, 6.9 miles off. After that come North Plymouth at 8 miles and White Island Shores at 9.7 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Scokes Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Being tidal, the water moves twice a day, and the fishing moves with it. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name tessellated darter, striped bass and bluegill. These are county-wide records, so not all of them will be in this water. At Scokes Pond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 71°F, while January sits near 29°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. At Scokes Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. Manomet Bird Observatory takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Bartlett Pond, 0.9 miles out. Confirm before you fish Scokes Pond.