Latham Reservoir Fishing near Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Connecticut

• Overview

  In Connecticut, Latham Reservoir falls inside Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region. It sits at 105 feet above sea level. The water measures roughly 22 acres, so nothing here is far from anything else. The closest town, Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, is 0.3 miles away. The big place round here is Hartford, 41 miles distant. It sits well inside its county, with no border complications.

• Where to Fish on Latham Reservoir

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Latham Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 28°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. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. At Latham Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Who may fish here is not settled in anything we hold. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. Gungywamp covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Goss Cove sits 1.1 miles off and takes the overflow. For Latham Reservoir, the notice at the access point is the final word.