Fishing Paper Mill Pond in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Set in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, this is Paper Mill Pond. What surrounds it is mixed forest. This is a pocket water of some 7 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. The nearest place of any size is Rockville, 0.6 miles away. Ellington is 3 miles and Tolland 3.6 miles. No county line comes close, which keeps the paperwork simple.

• Where to Fish on Paper Mill Pond

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. A soft bed grows weed late into autumn, which keeps fish shallow. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Species logged across Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed and yellow perch. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Read Paper Mill Pond before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 72°F for July and 25°F for January. A hard winter is normal, and the thaw brings a strong few weeks. Once it clears, about late March, the fishing comes on quickly. The season between ice runs from about late March to late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. Plan any trip to Paper Mill Pond around it.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access status is simply unknown for this water. A parking area is marked roughly half a mile out. A picnic site half a mile off makes this workable with family in tow. Stickney Hill Preserve covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Failing this one, try Walker Reservoir West, 1.2 miles away. Check the position on Paper Mill Pond before loading the car.