Hartford Reservoir Number 5 Fishing in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  You will find Hartford Reservoir Number 5 in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut. The water sits 344 feet up. This is a pocket water of some 24 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Start from West Hartford, 2.1 miles down the road. Further out sit Farmington (3.7 miles) and Avon (4.2 miles). The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Hartford Reservoir Number 5

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Capitol Planning Region names bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and chain pickerel. The county list is broader than any single water. Fish this water to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 72°F and January about 25°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. On this water the same rules apply, with local timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A rest area sits about half a mile from the water. Mapping records toilets within half a mile. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Hartford Reservoir Number 3 sits 0.3 miles off and takes the overflow. Where this water is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.