Banks Pond Fishing near Waterford, Connecticut

• Overview

  Banks Pond is set in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Elevation runs to 56 feet. You can fish the entire water from one spot if you pick it well. It is a small entry by Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region standards. Waterford sits 1.6 miles from the bank. The big place round here is New Haven, 42 miles distant. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Banks Pond

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name bluegill, black crappie, striped bass and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The near bank of Banks Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 72°F, the coldest about 29°F. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. The season on Banks Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The paperwork position is blank for this one. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Rovetti Tract runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Where the road in crosses private land, ask first. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Goshen Cove is 1.2 miles distant. For Banks Pond in particular, ask before you travel.