Mulberry Reservoir near Naugatuck: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Look for Mulberry Reservoir in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. Salt water lies 14 miles off. It covers about 10 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. The closest town, Naugatuck, is 1 mile distant. The nearest city of size is Waterbury, 5 miles away. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Mulberry Reservoir

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. Across Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, recorded fish include bluegill, white sucker, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and largemouth bass. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Mulberry Reservoir fishes better once you know its edges.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Average temperature peaks around 72°F in July and bottoms out near 26°F in January. Some winters cap it and some do not. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan any trip to Mulberry Reservoir around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. A carry of half a mile from the nearest parking is the price of fishing here. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. For a change of water, Vanasso Pond is 0.5 miles distant. What applies at Mulberry Reservoir may have changed since it was mapped.