Fishing at Tobey - Jones Reservoir, Plymouth County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  The Plymouth County entry here is Tobey - Jones Reservoir, in Massachusetts. Elevation runs to 43 feet. Small at around 7 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Our Plymouth County list holds plenty of bigger water. Head to Wareham Center, 2.3 miles away, for anything you forgot. Further out sit West Wareham (3.2 miles) and White Island Shores (3.4 miles). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Tobey - Jones Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Fish documented in Plymouth County include tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill and swamp darter. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Tobey - Jones Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 29°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. 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. Tobey - Jones Reservoir fishes to that pattern most years.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is no recorded infrastructure here; expect to find your own way in. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Harlow Brook Reservoir, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. What applies at Tobey - Jones Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.