Wright Reservoir Fishing near Marshfield, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Within Plymouth County, Massachusetts, you have Wright Reservoir. Height above sea level is 36 feet. With some 30 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Supplies mean a trip to Marshfield, 1.9 miles off. South Boston is the closest city, 25 miles away. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Wright Reservoir

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Plymouth County records list tessellated darter, striped bass, bluegill, swamp darter and chain pickerel among the fish reported. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. The near bank of Wright Reservoir is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 72°F at the top of summer and 29°F at the bottom of winter. A lid forms in a hard winter only. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Wright Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Reed Bog Reservoir is 1.3 miles distant. Ask locally about Wright Reservoir if anything is unclear.