Gates Pond near Norwich: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  This water sits in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. The country here is rolling hill. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. On size it sits at the modest end of our Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region list. Norwich lies 3.5 miles from the water. The big place round here is Providence, 39 miles distant. There is no boundary nearby to worry about.

• Where to Fish on Gates Pond

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Weed, then depth: that is the order to fish a water of this kind. The productive water is a rod length or two out, not a hundred. Open biodiversity records for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region list bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Gates Pond the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 71°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It sets the rhythm of the year at Gates Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Our records carry no access rule either way. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Some banks are open only from a marked point. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. If the gate is shut, Hallville Pond at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at Gates Pond are worth checking on the day.