Fishing Morris Reservoir in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Morris Reservoir stands in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits 29 miles in from the sea. It measures about 141 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. The full circuit measures close to 2.7 miles on foot. It ranks high for size among our Northwest Hills Planning Region listings. Thomaston is the closest town at 3.8 miles. Beyond it, Bethlehem Village at 4.2 miles and Plymouth at 4.8 miles. A border sits close enough to be relevant to the paperwork.

• Where to Fish on Morris Reservoir

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Records held for Northwest Hills Planning Region cover bluegill, brown trout, largemouth bass, pumpkinseed and black crappie. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Fish Morris Reservoir where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July runs about 70°F on average, January about 24°F. Winter puts a hard lid on this one. Count the season from break-up, usually late March. On average, late March opens the water and late December closes it again. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Morris Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. No built facilities appear in mapping around this water. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Where the way in crosses private ground, ask first. Morosani Pond Number 1 at 0.9 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Morris Reservoir before loading the car.