Lake · Mashpee, Barnstable, Massachusetts
Johns Pond
Location Snapshot
Johns Pond is a Cape Cod lake with sandy shoreline, clear water, and mixed warmwater habitat. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and white perch are the principal supported targets.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
44°F
Wind
7 mph N
Wind gust
27 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Tue 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 55°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 16 mph
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 37 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 53°F / Low 49°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 35 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 55°F / Low 51°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.04 in
Max gust 33 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Partly cloudy
High 52°F / Low 46°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Johns Pond.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Johns Pond in Mashpee covers 343 acres and is fished for two established bass. Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are both primary. White perch are common beside them.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
White Perch
Morone americana
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- unknown
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Mashpee, Barnstable, Massachusetts
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Mashpee
County
Barnstable
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Johns Pond.
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current seasons and limits for Johns Pond.
Surface Area
343 acres
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available