Fountain Lake Reservoir near Ansonia: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Fountain Lake Reservoir is listed under Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Tidal water begins 9.7 miles from here. Small at around 5 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. For supplies, Ansonia is 1.2 miles out. Further out sit Derby (2.5 miles) and Shelton (2.7 miles). It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Fountain Lake Reservoir

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Fish documented in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region include bluegill, white sucker and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Fountain Lake Reservoir the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 72°F and January at 27°F. Whether it freezes depends on the year. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Fountain Lake Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A car park sits roughly 130 yards away. A platform or pier sits within 120 yards. There is a marked fishing area 50 yards from here. The water sits inside or beside a nature reserve, so expect extra rules. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Coe Pond sits 0.7 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Fountain Lake Reservoir for certain.