Sheriffs Pond Fishing in Dukes County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Out in Dukes County, Massachusetts, sits Sheriffs Pond. The sea is 0.7 miles distant. At 3 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Dukes County. Head to Edgartown, 0.4 miles away, for anything you forgot. Oak Bluffs is 4.8 miles away, with Vineyard Haven at 6.1 miles. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Sheriffs Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Work the tide here — moving water feeds, slack water rests. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Records held for Dukes County cover American eel, striped bass, alewife and rainbow smelt. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Treat Sheriffs Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 71°F and January at 31°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Sheriffs Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. There is a mapped landing stage half a mile away. A toilet block sits half a mile away. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Failing this one, try Trapps Pond, 1 mile away. Nothing on Sheriffs Pond should be assumed from this page alone.