Kenyon Pond, Connecticut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Set in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Kenyon Pond is a Connecticut water. It sits at 643 feet above sea level. At 11 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. The nearest place of any size is South Woodstock, 6.8 miles away. Putnam is 9.5 miles and Quinebaug 9.5 miles. The county line is nowhere near, so one local authority covers the water.

• Where to Fish on Kenyon Pond

  There is no published depth for this one, so start shallow and work out. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Survey and observation records for Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead and largemouth bass. What holds for the county may not hold for this water. At Kenyon Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 69°F at the top of summer and 23°F at the bottom of winter. The season turns properly here, and fish follow it closely. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. The water is typically free of ice between early April and late December. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Time your trip to Kenyon Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Kenyon Woods runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. If the gate is shut, Crystal Pond at 0.9 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm access to Kenyon Pond locally before you travel.