Jordan Mill Pond near Waterford: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Within Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, you have Jordan Mill Pond. The shore lies 1.8 miles out. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. Start from Waterford, 0.4 miles down the road. It is 40 miles to Hartford, the nearest city. This one sits near enough to a boundary to be worth checking.

• Where to Fish on Jordan Mill Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region records list bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The near bank of Jordan Mill Pond is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 72°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The season stretches long at both ends here. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. It sets the rhythm of the year at Jordan Mill Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Jordan Mill Park covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Access can change hands, so last year's answer may not hold. Banks Pond at 1.6 miles is the sensible second choice. Confirm before you fish Jordan Mill Pond.