Hiscox Pond, Connecticut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Connecticut holds Hiscox Pond, in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. Tidal water begins 36 miles from here. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. Nearest place of any size is South Woodstock, 6 miles away. After that come Quinebaug at 8.4 miles and Putnam at 8.9 miles. No boundary runs near, so the county rules hold throughout.

• Where to Fish on Hiscox Pond

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Public occurrence data for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region names bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead and largemouth bass. The county figures include rivers and lakes alike. On Hiscox Pond a short move beats a long cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 69°F on average, January about 23°F. Winter shuts the surface down for months. Ice is part of the season here, ending near early April. Climate averages put the opening at about early April and the closing near late December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. It sets the rhythm of the year at Hiscox Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. A boat ramp sits about half a mile from the water. The water sits inside or beside a nature reserve, so expect extra rules. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Sort the permit out before you load the car. Where tickets apply, they are sold in the nearest town rather than on the bank. Upper Bungee Lake at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Rules at Hiscox Pond are worth checking on the day.