Davis Pond Fishing near Norwalk, Connecticut

• Overview

  Out in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, sits Davis Pond. Tidal water begins 3.8 miles from here. About 5 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. The town to know is Norwalk, 1.9 miles out. East Norwalk lies 2.9 miles off, New Canaan another 3.1 miles. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Davis Pond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Records held for Western Connecticut Planning Region cover bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and tessellated darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. Treat Davis Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 74°F on average, January about 29°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Davis Pond fishes to that pattern most years. The week either side of a change of season often fishes hardest.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. The water borders Riverwalk Easement, so reserve rules are likely to apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Deering Pond, 0.4 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Davis Pond are worth checking on the day.