Medbury Pond near Putnam: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  In Connecticut, Medbury Pond falls inside Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region. It lies 413 feet above sea level. About 2 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Our Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region list holds plenty of bigger water. Some 1.5 miles away sits Putnam, the nearest settlement. Worcester is the closest city, 25 miles away. It sits near the edge of the county, so check which rules apply.

• Where to Fish on Medbury Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. County-wide records name bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Fish Medbury Pond to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 70°F, the coldest about 24°F. Cold locks it up for a good stretch each year. Break-up comes around late March, and the run that follows is short and strong. The open-water window runs from around late March to about late December in an average year. Early summer and early autumn carry the open-water season. It sets the rhythm of the year at Medbury Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  We hold no note on access for this one. The water borders Richmond Road Open Space, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. For a change of water, Carpenter Pond is 1.8 miles distant. Check the position on Medbury Pond before loading the car.