Lawrence Pond

Lawrence Pond covers 138 acres in Barnstable County. The recorded maximum depth at Lawrence Pond is 26 feet.

What to Expect at Lawrence Pond

The verified 26-foot maximum gives Lawrence Pond enough depth for fish to move away from the bank without turning the lake into a purely open-water fishery.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lawrence Pond

Fish reported from Lawrence Pond include banded killifish, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Lawrence Pond. Use a tube, Ned rig or small swimbait for Lawrence Pond smallmouth where firm bottom meets deeper water.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Lawrence Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Lawrence Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Lawrence Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lawrence Pond

Let wind and water color choose the first section on Lawrence Pond. Compare vegetation, shade and firm-bottom changes around Lawrence Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Lawrence Pond

On Lawrence Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Lawrence Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Lawrence Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.