Griswold Reservoir Fishing near Newington, Connecticut

• Overview

  Griswold Reservoir is one of the Capitol Planning Region listings for Connecticut. The ground around here is open valley. Around 35 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. Few waters listed in Capitol Planning Region are bigger. For supplies, Newington is 2.1 miles out. Wethersfield lies 3.4 miles off, New Britain another 4.5 miles. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Griswold Reservoir

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. 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. County-wide records name bluegill, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Work Griswold Reservoir in sections rather than trying to cover it.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 74°F and January near 27°F on the long-run figures. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. 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. That shapes the year on Griswold Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. A slipway is marked about 120 yards from here. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. 1860 Reservoir Open Space covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Mill Woods Pond, 1.6 miles out. The position on Griswold Reservoir is worth confirming on the day.