Lynch Pond near Windham: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Lynch Pond lies in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, in Connecticut. Salt water lies 28 miles off. This is a tiny water, and one quiet approach covers all of it. It is a small entry by Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region standards. Nearest town is Windham, 4.1 miles off. The nearest city of size is Hartford, 29 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Lynch Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. County-wide records name bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Anyone new to Lynch Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-term averages put July at about 70°F and January near 25°F. Four clear seasons, with a proper winter at one end. Winter fishing happens on the ice here, with open water back around late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. September and October fish steadily right up to the freeze. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Lynch Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The nearest car park is half a mile from the water. The water borders Two Sister's Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Failing this one, try Tucker Pond, 0.2 miles away. What applies at Lynch Pond may have changed since it was mapped.