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Jamaica Pond

Lake fishing  Massachusetts · 06:21 - 16:34

Jamaica Pond is one of the lakes in Massachusetts. The main target species are Striped Bass, Northern Pike and Walleye.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Bass Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
72°
Fri
81%
71°
Sat
83%
59°
Sun
85%
54°
Best day
Mon
81%
54°
Tue
77%
58°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
54°F
Air temp
55°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
42.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 15:19–17:19

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:53–08:53 Major period 18:53–20:53 Minor period 00:48–02:18 Minor period 13:28–14:58

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

06:00
55°
07:00
56°
08:00
59°
09:00
62°
10:00
66°
11:00
69°
12:00
71°
13:00
72°
14:00
73°
15:00
72°
16:00
69°
17:00
66°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
84%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Walleye
Sander vitreus
66%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 12 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
62%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
61%
Water near its preferred 12 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge and Lake Trout.

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a crankbait for striped bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for striped bass at dawn. Fish hard now.
Lure Crankbait for striped bass: Big swimbaits and plugs.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural baitfish for striped bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Jamaica Pond is a kettle lake, part of the Emerald Necklace of parks in Boston designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The pond and park are in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, close to the border of Brookline. It is the source of the Muddy River, which drains into the lower Charles River.USGS 2005

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More waters nearby

Chestnut Hill Reservoir Massachusetts · 2.3 mi away Muddy River Massachusetts · 2.5 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 2.7 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 3.3 mi away Union Boat Club Massachusetts · 3.7 mi away Charles River Massachusetts · 3.7 mi away Flints Pond Massachusetts · 12.8 mi away Sudbury Reservoir Massachusetts · 20.2 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Jamaica Pond?

Anglers here regularly land Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Walleye, Rainbow Trout, Muskellunge, Lake Trout, Brown Trout and Brook Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Jamaica Pond?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Jamaica Pond?

For Striped Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Jamaica Pond right now?

Right now Striped Bass is the most likely catch, at about 34%.