Fishing at Larsens Pond, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Larsens Pond lies within the bounds of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits 17 miles in from the sea. About 4 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Prospect sits 3.1 miles from the bank. Waterbury is the closest city, 5 miles away. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Larsens Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, recorded fish include bluegill, white sucker and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Larsens Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 26°F to 72°F. Spring and autumn are the strongest, but nothing is truly closed. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Larsens Pond. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Connecticut Park and Ride offers parking about half a mile from the water. The water borders Josephine's Woods Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. For a change of water, Theriaults Ice Pond is 1.4 miles distant. Nothing on Larsens Pond should be assumed from this page alone.