Great Pond Fishing in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Out in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, sits Great Pond. The bank is 515 feet above sea level. It covers about 25 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Ridgefield lies 2.9 miles from the water. For a city, North Stamford is 13 miles off. The county edge is within a short distance of the bank.

• Where to Fish on Great Pond

  Depth figures are not published 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. County-wide records name bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Treat Great Pond as a water to read rather than to cover.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Great Pond. Falling water concentrates fish into the deeper parts.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. There are toilets mapped about half a mile away. A nature reserve borders this water, which usually brings restrictions. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. For a change of water, Little Pond is 0.4 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Great Pond for certain.