Amos Lake near Preston City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Amos Lake is set in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits at 144 feet above sea level. It measures about 109 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The edge runs 2.0 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. It is among the larger waters listed here for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. For a base, Preston City sits 0.8 miles out. The nearest city of size is Providence, 36 miles away. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Amos Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Records held for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region cover bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Amos Lake for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 27°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Time your trip to Amos Lake by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A slipway half a mile out gives trailer access. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Avery Pond, 1.7 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the current arrangement for Amos Lake.