Fishing at Motil Pond, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  You will find Motil Pond in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Height above sea level is 52 feet. The whole thing is a single swim; walk it in a minute. Most waters listed here for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region are larger. Stratford at 2.2 miles is the nearest place to stop. It is 4.3 miles to Bridgeport, the nearest city. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Motil Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Fish documented in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region include bluegill, striped bass, pumpkinseed and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. At Motil Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  July is the warm end of the year here, averaging about 74°F, while January sits near 29°F. Seasons here are moderate, and the fishing runs most of the year. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Motil Pond runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. You can park half a mile away and walk in from there. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Close seasons apply to some species and not others. The nearest alternative is Pecks Mill Pond, 0.8 miles out. Nothing on Motil Pond should be assumed from this page alone.