Fishing Hill Brook in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Hill Brook stands in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. The bank gives way to farm and woodlot. Ledyard lies 4.2 miles from the water. It is 37 miles to Providence, the nearest city. Near neighbours include: Lords Pond a shade over 0.4 miles, Lantern Hill Pond about 0.6 miles, Long Pond a shade over 1.2 miles, Lake Of Isles about 1.4 miles and Hewitt Pond a shade over 1.5 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Hill Brook

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. After rain the colour clears from the surface first, so fish the edges. Log jams gather bait and everything that eats it. Reported across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region: bluegill, black crappie, striped bass and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Hill Brook that means starting tight and working out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 27°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Some winters cap it and some do not. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. It holds true on Hill Brook more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is a launch about half a mile from the bank. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. Lantern Hill Pond Boat Launch takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Lords Pond is 0.4 miles distant. Nothing on Hill Brook should be assumed from this page alone.