Bishops Pond near Meriden: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  South Central Connecticut Planning Region in Connecticut is where Bishops Pond sits. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. 3 miles away sits Meriden, the nearest town. The nearest city of size is Waterbury, 15 miles away. Alternatives close at hand: Kifmire Pond after 0.6 miles, High Hill Pond 0.7 miles off, North Farms Reservoir after 1.6 miles, Black Pond 1.6 miles off and Beseck Lake after 1.8 miles. The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Bishops Pond

  Depth figures are not published for this one. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. County-wide records name bluegill, American eel, pumpkinseed, white sucker and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish Bishops Pond where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 73°F and January reads 27°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. On Bishops Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. The nearest alternative is Kifmire Pond, 0.6 miles out. Ask locally about Bishops Pond if anything is unclear.