Anderson Pond near Preston City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Anderson Pond in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It stands 308 feet above sea level. The water covers some 50 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. The whole outline is near 1.3 miles, and most of it is walkable. Preston City at 4.3 miles is the nearest place to stop. Hopkinton is 7 miles and Ledyard 7.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Anderson Pond

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Species logged across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, black crappie, striped bass and largemouth bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Treat Anderson Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. That shapes the year on Anderson Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Cedars Road Open Space covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Should this one be busy, Billings Lake is 1.1 miles off. Ask locally about Anderson Pond if anything is unclear.