Deep Hollow Reservoir Fishing near Chester Center, Connecticut

• Overview

  Deep Hollow Reservoir lies in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, in Connecticut. It stands 249 feet above sea level. With some 25 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Chester Center lies 2.1 miles from the water. After that come East Haddam at 2.9 miles and Deep River Center at 3.5 miles. It sits well inside the county, so one set of rules covers it.

• Where to Fish on Deep Hollow Reservoir

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Public occurrence data for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region names bluegill, bowfin, white perch and alewife. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Deep Hollow Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 72°F in July and bottom out at 28°F in January. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Plan any trip to Deep Hollow Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. You will be walking about 0.9 miles from the nearest car park. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Upper Pond at 1.2 miles is the sensible second choice. The position on Deep Hollow Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.