Mill Pond in Western Connecticut Planning Region: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Mill Pond is listed under Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits 5.7 miles in from the sea. New Canaan lies 0.6 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is North Stamford, 3.1 miles away. Close by you also have: Silvermine Pond 1.7 miles away, 2 miles out stands Domenicks Pond, Hams Pond 2.1 miles away, 2.2 miles out stands Trails End Pond and Holy Ghost Fathers Pond 2.2 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mill Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Species logged across Western Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and tessellated darter. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. On Mill Pond the quiet end is the one worth the extra effort.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 29°F in January and 74°F in July. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Mill Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Mill Pond Park runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. For a change of water, Silvermine Pond is 1.7 miles distant. The position on Mill Pond is worth confirming on the day.