Leverett Pond

Lake fishing Massachusetts · 05:42 - 20:10

Leverett 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

76%

81°

Mon

74%

81°

Tue

77%

82°

Best day

Wed

74%

82°

Thu

77%

83°

Fri

77%

85°

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.)

77°F

Air temp

79°F

Wind

4 mph

Pressure

29.94 inHg → stable

Clouds

97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-08-01 18:16

Best times today

Dawn 04:57–06:57 Day 06:57–18:55 Dusk 18:55–20:55

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

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit

Major period 02:04–04:04 Major period 14:04–16:04 Minor period 20:36–22:06 Minor period 08:03–09:33

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

12:00

79°

13:00

82°

14:00

82°

15:00

81°

16:00

82°

17:00

80°

18:00

79°

19:00

76°

20:00

74°

21:00

73°

22:00

71°

23:00

70°

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

42%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Smallmouth Bass

Micropterus dolomieu

41%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Muskellunge

Esox masquinongy

41%

Water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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White Bass

Morone chrysops

34%

Active through the day, off season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Flathead Catfish

Pylodictis olivaris

31%

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.

Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.

Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.

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

Olmsted Park is a linear park in Boston and Brookline, Massachusetts, and a part of Boston's Emerald Necklace of connected parks and parkways. Originally named Leverett Park, in 1900 it was renamed to honor its designer, Frederick Law Olmsted.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Leverett 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 Leverett 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 Leverett Pond?

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

What is biting at Leverett Pond right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 39%.