Mary Brown Pond near Thompson: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Mary Brown Pond in the Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region part of Connecticut. It lies 479 feet above sea level. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. The closest town, Thompson, is 3.9 miles distant. Putnam is 4.8 miles away, with Foster at 5.2 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mary Brown Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Species logged across Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, smallmouth bass and yellow bullhead. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. On Mary Brown Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 70°F in July and bottoms out near 24°F in January. The year splits cleanly: hard water, then open water. Ice fishing carries the winter, and the water opens about late March. The lid tends to go about late March and return around late December. May into June fishes hardest, and September gives a second good stretch before the lid returns. On Mary Brown Pond that shapes the whole year.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. The water borders Hayden Preserve, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. Cady Pond, 0.6 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. Rules at Mary Brown Pond are worth checking on the day.