Sheep Pond Fishing Spot
- County: Barnstable - Brewster MA
- Acreage: 142
- Public Fishing: Yes
- Mean Depth: 29'
- Max Depth: 63'
- Elevation: 77'
- Website: http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/habitat/maps/ponds/pdf/dfwsheep.pdf
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 08/18/09 05:59 PM
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Sunken points near the center of the northwestern shoreline. Sunken island which rises from 40 to 30 feet in the pond’s northeastern corner. Wooded bluffs, docks.
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Sheep Pond is one of the best trout ponds in the state due to its large amount of coldwater habitat. The pond is heavily stocked in the spring and fall with rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and tiger trout (when available). Atlantic salmon broodstock have been stocked in the pond since 1992 in the spring fall and winter. In addition to the newly stocked trout and salmon, Sheep Pond has a reputation of providing good holdover trout throughout the year. Trolling streamers, small silver spoons, spinners and small, silver-colored crankbaits along the 10 to 20 foot contours is probably the most effective technique here in the spring. During high summer, anglers will need to get their trout offerings down into a coldwater zone between 34 and 43 feet. When baitfishing at anchor, try the sunken points near the center of the northwestern shoreline. Worms, killifish and doughbaits are all recommended. The sunken island which rises from 40 to 30 feet in the pond’s northeastern corner is also a good bet for stillfishing or jigging, and is apt to hold smallmouths as well as trout during spring and early summer.
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Anyone ever have any luck on this pond? Ive gone out a handful of times, but with not a whole lot of action, any hot spots you'd like to share?
Ive had some spotty luck along the southern cove as well as along the western bank, where the terrain drops off rather drastically.
Thanks in advance for the tips!
Sheep Pond Baits and Tackle
Other Check Prices
- Sand Eels
- Dropshot
- 3 Keepers:
3.20lbs
2lbs
1lb
Other Check Prices
- hot dog
Crankbait Check Prices
Topwater Bait Check Prices
- I was using a Super Spook Jr and 6" blue/black senkos.
Stick Bait Check Prices
- Jerk Bait
Spinnerbait / Buzzbait Check Prices
- tandem willow spinner baits, mostly chartruse and lime.
and the 6" pumkin stick worms - Silver in line spinner
- 1st was 1-1/2lbs
2nd was 1lb
In-Line Spinner Check Prices
- 1/6oz Rooster Tail
1st - 12in
2nd -12 1/4in
4th - 12 1/2in - 1/6oz Rooster Tail
- one 11-1/2in and one 14.5in 1lb 6oz
Worm Check Prices
- 4" senko
- drop shot senko
- 4" YUM Dingers, Watermelon/Gold Flake
- AKA Black Magic
- Long, thin, green worms worked amazingly well
Craw Check Prices
- Our Bag was:
Paul's 3.85lber, 3-1/2lber, one a little over 2lbs, and my 3-1/2lber
Tube Check Prices
- 3 for 7.99lbs
One was about 2lbs, One about 3lbs, and my Lunker of the day was 3lbs 1oz
Soft Swimbait Check Prices
- on a Boag Hog Stand-Up Head
Bass Jig Check Prices
Sheep Pond Description
Sheep Pond is a 138 acre natural kettlehole pond with an average depth of 29 feet and a maximum depth of 63 feet. The water is clear and transparency is very good, extending to about 20 feet. The bottom of the pond and its 2.6 miles of shoreline are predominantly sand and surrounded by wooded bluffs and hills lightly developed with permanent homes. The pond can be windswept at times due to its long axis oriented to the prevailing southwest winds. Access: Sheep Pond is located just north of Long Pond, between Routes 124 and 137. Sheep Pond is a Great Pond and also has a paved boat ramp on the southwestern end of the pond. The Public Access Board ramp is suitable for the launching of small boats and has a paved parking space for about 15 vehicles. There is also a handicapped fishing pier adjacent to the ramp. To get to the pond from the Sagamore Bridge, take Route 6 east to Exit 10. Head north on Route 124 for 2.1 miles, and take a right on Fishermans Landing Road. A town of Brewster by-law limits outboard motors to a maximum of three horsepower. Fish Populations: smallmouth bass, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, brown bullhead. Sheep Pond is annually stocked in the spring and fall with brook, brown and rainbow trout. Atlantic salmon broodstock are annually stocked.
Sheep Pond is one of the best trout ponds in the state due to its large amount of coldwater habitat. The pond is heavily stocked in the spring and fall with rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and tiger trout (when available). Atlantic salmon broodstock have been stocked in the pond since 1992 in the spring fall and winter. In addition to the newly stocked trout and salmon, Sheep Pond has a reputation of providing good holdover trout throughout the year. Trolling streamers, small silver spoons, spinners and small, silver-colored crankbaits along the 10 to 20 foot contours is probably the most effective technique here in the spring. During high summer, anglers will need to get their trout offerings down into a coldwater zone between 34 and 43 feet. When baitfishing at anchor, try the sunken points near the center of the northwestern shoreline. Worms, killifish and doughbaits are all recommended. The sunken island which rises from 40 to 30 feet in the pond’s northeastern corner is also a good bet for stillfishing or jigging, and is apt to hold smallmouths as well as trout during spring and early summer.