Farmington Reservoir near Farmington: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Farmington Reservoir in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. It stands 387 feet above sea level. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Start from Farmington, 0.7 miles down the road. Hartford is the closest city, 8.1 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Farmington Reservoir

  We hold no depth figure for this one. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish documented in Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, chain pickerel and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Farmington Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 73°F for July and 26°F for January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Farmington Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking is close: a car park sits 170 yards from the bank. This falls in or next to protected ground, so rules will be tighter than usual. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Batterson Park Pond, 2 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Check the position on Farmington Reservoir before loading the car.