Addison Pond near Glastonbury: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Connecticut, Addison Pond falls inside Capitol Planning Region. The surface lies 105 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 6 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Glastonbury at 1.7 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 6.2 miles to Hartford, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Addison Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Fish documented in Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and chain pickerel. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. At Addison Pond the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Addison Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Parking is close: a car park sits 170 yards from the bank. There are toilets half a mile off. The water borders Addison Falls Open Space, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Look for a notice board at the entrance. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Caiglo Pond is 1.2 miles distant. Check the position at Addison Pond before loading the car.