The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Long Pond
Barnstable County, Massachusetts · about 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (15 mph N).
About Long Pond
Long Pond spreads over about 870 acres in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
It stretches about 2.9 miles end to end with roughly 8.5 miles of shoreline. At about 30 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The nearest town, East Harwich, is about 1.7 miles southeast.
- Size
- About 870 acres (1.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.5 miles
- End to end
- About 2.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 30 ft
- County
- Barnstable County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise
- 2:45 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 14 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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 Long 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. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- FairSmallmouth bass
Picking up. Look on rocky points and gravel.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:27 am · sunset 4:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Long Pond
- East Harwichabout 1.7 mi southeast
- Harwich Centerabout 1.8 mi south
- Brewsterabout 2 mi north
- Harwichabout 2.1 mi south
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Questions about Long Pond
What fish are in Long Pond?
Lakes like Long 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 Long 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 Long Pond?
About 870 acres, with about 8.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Long Pond?
East Harwich is about 1.7 miles southeast; Harwich Center is about 1.8 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Long Pond today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Long Pond on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
