Moodus Reservoir near Moodus: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Moodus Reservoir is a Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region water, Connecticut side. It lies 358 feet above sea level. At 460 acres this is proper open water rather than a pond. Some 5.8 miles of bank gives room to move when the wind turns. Few waters listed in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region are bigger. Nearest place of any size is Moodus, 2.4 miles away. Then East Haddam, 4.6 miles, and Colchester, 6.2 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Moodus Reservoir

  No published figure covers depth, so learn it as you fish. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Reported across Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region: bluegill, bowfin, white perch and alewife. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. Fish Moodus Reservoir to its features, not to its size.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 26°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. The calendar is generous: something works in nearly every month. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. The hot months push the fishing to dawn and dusk. Plan any trip to Moodus Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. Parking within half a mile means no long carry with tackle. Moodus Sportsmen's Club covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. Where a permit is needed, the nearest town usually sells it. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. If the gate is shut, Cone Pond at 1 mile is the nearest alternative. What applies at Moodus Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.