Collinsville Reservoir near Collinsville: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Collinsville Reservoir belongs to Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. The ground round it is rolling bush. Supplies mean a trip to Collinsville, 2 miles off. Beyond it, Canton Valley at 3.3 miles and New Hartford Center at 3.9 miles. Water in the same corner: Nepaug Reservoir near enough 1.2 miles, Atwood Swamp just 2.1 miles, Bond Pond near enough 3.3 miles, Unionville Upper Reservoir just 3.6 miles and Secret Lake near enough 4 miles. Local rules may differ a few miles either side of here.

• Where to Fish on Collinsville Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Northwest Hills Planning Region records list bluegill, brown trout and largemouth bass among the fish reported. Take it as the county picture rather than a promise for this water. Read Collinsville Reservoir for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 24°F in January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. Open water usually runs from late March until about late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. The season on Collinsville Reservoir follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. The water borders DEEP protected area, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Failing this one, try Nepaug Reservoir, 1.2 miles away. For Collinsville Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.