Groton Reservoir, Connecticut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Groton Reservoir falls in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, part of Connecticut. The land about it is open valley. Around 214 acres of surface means several distinct areas to work. It is among the larger waters listed here for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. Nearest town is Long Hill, 0.7 miles off. The big place round here is Hartford, 43 miles distant. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Groton Reservoir

  Depth figures are not published for this one. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. County-wide records name bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Groton Reservoir repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 28°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Groton Reservoir.

• Tackle & Baits

  We have no record of the rules that apply on this bank. Parking is not close: half a mile from the bank, and no nearer option is mapped. A protected area covers this ground, which usually means restrictions on access. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Smith Lake at 0.4 miles is the sensible second choice. None of that is settled for Groton Reservoir in what we hold.