Godfrey Pond near Georgetown: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Godfrey Pond in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. The sea is 9.1 miles distant. Small at around 3 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Georgetown lies 2.5 miles from the water. For a city, North Stamford is 11 miles off. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Godfrey Pond

  Our records carry no depth, so judge it from the bank. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Public occurrence data for Western Connecticut Planning Region names bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and tessellated darter. Records at county level tell you what is around, not what is stocked here. Read Godfrey Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 73°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. Late winter often fishes better here than midsummer does. It sets the rhythm of the year at Godfrey Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You can leave the car about half a mile from the water. Devils Den takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules differ from one water to the next round here. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Laurel Lake sits 1.5 miles off and takes the overflow. What applies at Godfrey Pond may have changed since it was mapped.