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The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen

Edgartown Great Pond

Dukes County, Massachusetts · about 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)

Caution

Windy Friday (18 mph N).

Water—no reading yet
Level—no gauge
Wind today12 mphNW
Best bite2:45 pmto 5:00 pm

About Edgartown Great Pond

Edgartown Great Pond spreads over about 810 acres in Dukes County, Massachusetts.

It stretches about 2.1 miles end to end with roughly 13.4 miles of shoreline. The nearest town, Edgartown, is about 2 miles northeast. New Bedford, the nearest city, is about 26 miles northwest.

Size
About 810 acres (1.3 sq mi)
Shoreline
About 13.4 miles
End to end
About 2.1 miles
County
Dukes County

The lake from above

1 0.5 mile N
Spot 1 is open for everyone; grey dots are the PRO spots.

Best fishing times

Saturday Good

  • 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 12 mph

Sunday Fair

  • 7:00 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
  • 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph

Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.

Fish to expect

Lakes like Edgartown Great Pond in Massachusetts usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake.

  • Smallmouth bass
  • Largemouth bass
  • Crappie
  • Bluegill and sunfish
  • Catfish

Fishing spots

  1. 1
    Point drop-off

    The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.

  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7

6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.

Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.

Water temperature

No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.

Water level

No daily level reading for this lake.

Ice

No clear view of the ice yet

Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.

Weather and wind

Saturday 47° / 41° 12 mph NW Partly Sunny · 7% rain
Sunday 50° / 39° 15 mph NW Mostly Sunny · 3% rain

Sunrise 6:28 am · sunset 4:24 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).

Towns and places to stay near Edgartown Great Pond

  • Edgartownabout 2 mi northeast
  • Oak Bluffsabout 5.2 mi north
  • West Tisburyabout 5.3 mi west
  • Vineyard Havenabout 5.5 mi north
  • New Bedfordnearest city, about 26 mi northwest

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Questions about Edgartown Great Pond

What fish are in Edgartown Great Pond?

Lakes like Edgartown Great Pond usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.

How deep is Edgartown Great Pond?

We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.

How big is Edgartown Great Pond?

About 810 acres, with about 13.4 miles of shoreline.

What town is near Edgartown Great Pond?

Edgartown is about 2 miles northeast; Oak Bluffs is about 5.2 miles north.

Is the water warm enough to swim in Edgartown Great Pond?

Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.

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