Cat Swamp Pond near Woodbury Center: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Cat Swamp Pond is one of the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region listings for Connecticut. The sea is 22 miles distant. Surface area is around 28 acres, which gives you real water without needing a boat. Nearest place of any size is Woodbury Center, 1.6 miles away. Waterbury is the closest city, 6.2 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Cat Swamp Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Records held for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region cover bluegill, white sucker and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Cat Swamp Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 26°F. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. The season on Cat Swamp Pond follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Parking sits half a mile out, which makes for a walk with tackle. Tomlinson South runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. If the gate is shut, Bacon Pond at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position on Cat Swamp Pond before loading the car.