Scratch one off the the list of species I shouldn’t have missed in 2016. Went on the first ice-fishing trip of the season to Dunn Pond in Gardner, MA and caught a Black Crappie. The fishing was slow and I only managed to catch the one fish. Might have fared better had I remembered to pack the earthworm container in the cooler. Earthworms are the prime ice fishing bait for both Rainbow Trout and finicky panfish.
Black Crappie (aka Calico Bass)
I liked the spot and plan on returning (with the earthworms!). Dunn Pond is stocked with trout and has a nice variety of warm-water species. The pond is part of a state park. A large parking lot kept clear of snow makes for easy access. Best of all there is a large waterfront visitors center with heated bathrooms, vending machines and a large stone fireplace to warm up by.
Dun Pond State Park Visitors Center
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