Doaneville Pond near Preston City: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, sits Doaneville Pond. Everything around it is mixed woodland. The water covers some 68 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. With about 1.4 miles of edge, you can try several depths in one session. The nearest place of any size is Preston City, 5.7 miles away. Jewett City follows at 6.2 miles, then Lisbon at 7.6 miles. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Doaneville Pond

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Public occurrence data for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region names bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish Doaneville Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 71°F in July and bottoms out near 27°F in January. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. On Doaneville Pond the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. Launching is at Glasgo Pond Boat Launch, about half a mile away. The car has to stay half a mile away, which shapes how much tackle you bring. Overnight stays are possible about half a mile out, where camping is mapped. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Glasgo Pond, 0.5 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Treat Doaneville Pond as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.