Bradley Hubbard Reservoir near Meriden: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Bradley Hubbard Reservoir stands in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. The country round it is farm and woodlot from end to end. Around 38 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. The bank runs about 1.3 miles all the way round, so one visit can cover most of it. The town to know is Meriden, 2.8 miles out. Kensington is 5.1 miles away, with Middletown at 5.8 miles. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Bradley Hubbard Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Reported across Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: bluegill, bowfin, white perch and alewife. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Take Bradley Hubbard Reservoir a stretch at a time.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 73°F, the coldest about 27°F. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. Bradley Hubbard Reservoir runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Doctor Francis Giuffrida Park covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Take the rules with you rather than trusting memory. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. The nearest alternative is Baldwins Pond, 1.2 miles out. Check the position at Bradley Hubbard Reservoir before loading the car.