Ellithorpe Reservoir Fishing in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Ellithorpe Reservoir is one of the Capitol Planning Region waters in Connecticut. Height above sea level is 581 feet. Stafford is the closest place, 1.9 miles off. Springfield sits 16 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Near neighbours include: Ginholt Pond just 0.2 miles, Orcutts Pond lies 1.1 miles on, Lake Mark just 1.6 miles, State Line Pond lies 1.7 miles on and Riverside Pond just 1.9 miles. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Ellithorpe Reservoir

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Species logged across Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and chain pickerel. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. At Ellithorpe Reservoir the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 70°F; by January the average is down near 24°F. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Expect Ellithorpe Reservoir to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Sunset Ridge Road Open Space runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Ginholt Pond is 0.2 miles off. What applies at Ellithorpe Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.