Wright’s Pond Fishing Spot
- County: Middlesex - Medford
- Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/13/09 03:36 PM
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Fish Species
Comments
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their are no smallmouth in wrights pond
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How are the LM and SM bass in here? If they're decent, which medford resident wants to get me in a few times this spring / summer? :D
Wright’s Pond Baits and Tackle
Hard Baits Check Prices
- 2 on F-5 Rapala Floater
2 on Rooster Tail - 6 Perch on the Ice Jig all between 1/2lb and 1/4lb
- Nice Bass on the Ice Jig
- Ice Jig
- 10", 12" & 1-1/4lb Bass on Senko
3/4lb on Rage Frog - My Biggest 2lb 13oz, followed by a couple 1-1/2lber, a couple 1lbers, and the rest were runts. Mostly shallow cranks, some jig, and senko too.
Lure (Other) Check Prices
- Rooster tail
- Just a Strike King 5 inch red and yellow spinner bait
Other Check Prices
- None.
- The trout tend to hang in the area I marked on the map.
- KVD 1.5, Senkos in black with red flake as well as shad colored.
- Crust of french bread so it will float
- french bread crust, sitting about 6 inches below the surface
Crankbait Check Prices
- Strike King Pro Series 1
- Strike King Minnow in bright yellow
- Strike King bright yellow minnow
Topwater Bait Check Prices
- Rapala original floater #7 bleeding lip firetiger
- Zara spook and jitterbug
- 3/8 oz Hulla Popper
- 3 on Hulla popper and 2 on senko worms
Wright’s Pond Description
Wright’s Pond is located on Elm Street and is 148 acres consisting of a beach, fresh water swimming, a bath house with concession area and ample parking. Wright’s Pond is surrounded by the Middlesex Reservation. 1. All vehicles must come to a complete stop at the Park Police Checkpoint 2. The hours of operation are from 10 AM until ½ hour before sunset. A whistle will be blown 15 minutes prior to closing Wrights Pond. This time is to begin preparing to leave, using the Bath House and loading vehicles. A second whistle will announce the closing of Wrights Pond and locking of the gate. 3. All vehicles must have the current, city issued, Wrights Pond Sticker on the vehicle. Driver’s License, Parking Permit, Car Registration, etc. are not valid. 4. The license plate number must match the number on the sticker. 5. All vehicles must park between the white parking space lines only. 6. The Wrights Pond Sticker should be placed on the driver’s side, side window. If the windows are tinted, the lower front driver’s windshield should be used. 7. Vehicles can drop one carload at the front of the parking area, with permission. Parking on area streets is often restricted and subject to tickets and towing. 8. Those walking in must have proof of Medford Residency to enter Wrights Pond. 9. Coolers and containers being brought into Wrights Pond are subject to inspection. Possession and use of alcohol or controlled substances is prohibited. 10. Open fires, BBQ grills, boats, floats, pets, glass containers and floatation devices are prohibited at Wrights Pond. 11. Swimming is prohibited without a lifeguard on duty at the beach. Swimming is allowed only in marked swimming areas. Ball playing is not allowed in the water or on the beach. 12. Fishing is allowed only in the fishing areas following Commonwealth of Massachusetts Laws. Fishing is not allowed in the swimming area. 13. Children under 6 must have adult supervision on the beach, in the water, tot lot and in fishing areas. 14. Birthday parties and group events are allowed. Prior approval and a permit needing 10 days notice are required. 15. Disruptive conduct and dangerous behavior WIIL NOT be accepted 16. Wrights Pond will close for the year on September 4th.