Fishing at Upper Pond, Hampshire County, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Upper Pond lies in Hampshire County, in Massachusetts. The ground around here is mixed forest. Small at around 10 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Most waters listed here for Hampshire County are larger. South Hadley sits 0.4 miles from the bank. Springfield sits 11 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Species logged across Hampshire County include brook trout, bluegill and pumpkinseed. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Upper Pond the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 71°F at the top of summer and 23°F at the bottom of winter. Cold winters and warm summers give a wide working range. The freeze runs deep into the year, with break-up near late March. On average, late March opens the water and late December closes it again. The middle of summer slows a little, with dawn and dusk carrying it. It sets the rhythm of the year at Upper Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. A jetty or pier is mapped about 100 yards from here. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Lower Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Upper Pond before loading the car.