Lake Saltonstall near East Haven: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lake Saltonstall is listed under South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits 2.6 miles in from the sea. At some 413 acres it is far too large to cover on foot in a day. The shoreline runs about 6.6 miles, so it pays to pick a stretch and stay with it. The nearest town is East Haven, 1.8 miles away. Then Branford, 2 miles, and Branford Center, 2.1 miles. The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Lake Saltonstall

  Depth here is unknown, so count the lead down before committing. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, recorded fish include bluegill, American eel and pumpkinseed. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Read Lake Saltonstall for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 74°F in July and bottom out at 29°F in January. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. It holds true on Lake Saltonstall more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A boat ramp sits half a mile away, so trailered boats can get on. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Part of this sits inside or beside Town Open Space (Willow Road), so read the notices. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Graniss Pond sits 0.8 miles off and takes the overflow. Nothing here settles the position at Lake Saltonstall for certain.