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Jamaica Pond

Lake fishing  Massachusetts · 05:37 - 20:04

Jamaica Pond is a lake in Massachusetts. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
83°
Best day
Mon
77%
78°
Tue
77%
81°
Wed
74%
82°
Thu
73%
80°
Fri
73%
84°

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.)
78°F
Air temp
80°F
Wind
2 mph
Pressure
29.95 inHg → stable
Clouds
52.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:52–06:52 Day 06:52–18:49 Dusk 18:49–20:49

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 01:59–03:59 Major period 13:59–15:59 Minor period 20:31–22:01 Minor period 07:57–09:27

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

11:00
80°
12:00
82°
13:00
82°
14:00
82°
15:00
83°
16:00
83°
17:00
81°
18:00
80°
19:00
74°
20:00
73°
21:00
73°
22:00
73°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
38%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
38%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
36%
Water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
32%
Active through the day, off season.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
30%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Jamaica Pond right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 44%.