Fivemile Pond near Danielson: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Fivemile Pond lies in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. What surrounds it is open valley. Around 36 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Some 0.5 miles away sits Danielson, the nearest settlement. Then East Brooklyn, 1.1 miles, and Killingly Center, 2.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Fivemile Pond

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. A reservoir gives you a hard edge, a shelf, and not much else. Open biodiversity records for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region list bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Treat Fivemile Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The year swings from about 25°F in January to roughly 71°F in July. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. The season on Fivemile Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. For a change of water, Tetreault Pond is 2.3 miles distant. The position on Fivemile Pond is worth confirming on the day.