Ten Mile River Reservoir Fishing in Bristol County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Ten Mile River Reservoir is one of the Bristol County waters in Massachusetts. The ground around here is open valley. At 4 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Bristol County list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 0.5 miles away sits North Seekonk, the nearest settlement. Beyond it, Pawtucket at 3.1 miles and Valley Falls at 3.4 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Ten Mile River Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Across Bristol County, recorded fish include bluegill, tessellated darter and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Ten Mile River Reservoir the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 27°F in January to roughly 72°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Ten Mile River Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. Pike mean a wire trace, no exceptions; big spoons and jerkbaits do the searching. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Orrs Pond sits 2.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Where Ten Mile River Reservoir is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.