Bissonnette Pond near Stafford Springs: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bissonnette Pond lies in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits in lake country bush. It measures about 53 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. There is roughly 1.4 miles of shoreline here, which is a short walk end to end. Nearest place of any size is Stafford Springs, 4.7 miles away. Stafford lies 5.5 miles off, Storrs another 8.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Bissonnette Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Public occurrence data for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region names bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. Bissonnette Pond gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 69°F; by January the average is down near 23°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate figures give an open season running early April to late December. Fishing peaks soon after break-up and again before the cold returns. It sets the rhythm of the year at Bissonnette Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Part of this sits inside or beside Tinkerville Brook Preserve, so read the notices. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. Failing this one, try Lake Chaffee, 1.5 miles away. Check the position at Bissonnette Pond before loading the car.