Fishing Irvings Pond in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Irvings Pond sits within Northwest Hills Planning Region in Connecticut. It sits 37 miles in from the sea. It covers about 11 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Kent is the closest place, 2.6 miles off. Waterbury sits 22 miles out, and it is the nearest city worth the name. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Irvings Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Survey and observation records for Northwest Hills Planning Region include bluegill, brown trout, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. Species recorded across the county may be limited to a few waters. Irvings Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 70°F and January near 24°F. Winter closes the water for a while, and the reopening is worth catching. Ice is part of the season here, ending near late March. The season between ice runs from about late March to late December. The open run goes from the thaw to the freeze, and April through October covers most of it. Plan any trip to Irvings Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Leonard Pond sits 1.7 miles off and takes the overflow. For Irvings Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.