Lymans Pond near Windham: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lymans Pond is one of the Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region listings for Connecticut. It sits at 236 feet above sea level. At 2 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. Our Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region list holds plenty of bigger water. The closest town, Windham, is 0.9 miles away. It is 27 miles to Hartford, the nearest city. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Lymans Pond

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. Reported across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region: bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. The shape of Lymans Pond rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 25°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. The season on Lymans Pond rarely departs from it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Mapping shows parking within half a mile. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Parking space is the usual limit rather than the bank itself. Barbless rules turn up on managed water more often than not. The nearest alternative is Wetherbee Pond, 0.2 miles out. Signs at Lymans Pond carry more weight than any list.