Lords Pond Fishing near Ledyard, Connecticut

• Overview

  Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, is where Lords Pond sits. It stands 200 feet above sea level. The far bank is a conversation away, so keep low and quiet. Most waters listed here for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region are larger. Start from Ledyard, 3.9 miles down the road. For a city, Providence is 37 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Lords Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Fish documented in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, black crappie and striped bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. On Lords Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 71°F and January at 27°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. The season on Lords Pond rarely departs from it. Rain lifts the level and moves fish about.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. You can launch: the ramp is half a mile away. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. This sits inside Jessica Lane Open Space, so read the reserve notices first. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. If the gate is shut, Hill Brook at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. Confirm before you fish Lords Pond.