If you are refering to MP, I think it is a waste of your time. For us at the JS being so close to the Atlantic, saltwater is in the air within ten miles of the coast on a east wind. Not only that, that pond gets sun at least 8 hours a day. Also because of the Dec./ Jan. thaw, the ground has not been frozen in 4 weeks (Insulation). With the wind blowing 30mph and it being 22.3F (now) makes for an uncomfortable day no matter how you dress. you may want to venture 2 towns north of there and fish for the winter stocked trout. I've seen some biggins' out of their lately. Two blocks from the train Station too. Locally for us, I feel we wont see fishable ice for another 48 weeks (SHORE AREA) PM me if you want, I will be a little more specific.