Hartens Pond near North Haven: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, is where Hartens Pond sits. The ground round it is rolling hill. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. Our South Central Connecticut Planning Region list holds plenty of bigger water. Start from North Haven, 2.8 miles down the road. Hamden lies 3.9 miles off, North Branford another 4.7 miles. The nearest boundary is well away, so one set of rules covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hartens Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in South Central Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, American eel, pumpkinseed, white sucker and yellow perch. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Hartens Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 74°F, with January the cold end at about 28°F. The season stretches long at both ends here. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. Autumn steadies things again once the heat lets go. Plan any trip to Hartens Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. Peter's Rock Park covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Bruces Ice Pond, 1.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Confirm before you fish Hartens Pond.