Brandegee Lake near New London: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Brandegee Lake lies in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, in Connecticut. Salt water lies 2.4 miles off. With some 27 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. New London is the closest town at 1.8 miles. It is 40 miles to Hartford, the nearest city. It lies deep inside the county rather than near an edge.

• Where to Fish on Brandegee Lake

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Species logged across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region include 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. On Brandegee Lake the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 72°F and January near 28°F on the long-run figures. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. That shapes the year on Brandegee Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing we hold confirms whether access is permitted. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Mapping puts a reserve boundary across this water; check what it allows. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. Perry Pond at 0.5 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Brandegee Lake.