Pitch Reservoir Fishing near Litchfield, Connecticut

• Overview

  Pitch Reservoir lies in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut. This is mixed forest ground. With some 108 acres of water, there is room for a boat but no need of one. Around 2.1 miles of margin, front to back. Size puts it in the front rank of our Northwest Hills Planning Region list. The closest town, Litchfield, is 3.9 miles away. Further out sit Thomaston (4.5 miles) and Bethlehem Village (4.7 miles). Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Pitch Reservoir

  Depth is unknown to us, and the shoreline is the better guide. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Species logged across Northwest Hills Planning Region include bluegill, brown trout, largemouth bass and pumpkinseed. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The shape of Pitch Reservoir rewards a slow walk along one bank.

• Seasonal Patterns

  In an average year July sits at 70°F and January at 24°F. A solid cap is the normal state through winter. The lid usually goes in late March, which opens the strongest weeks of the year. Break-up near late March, freeze-up near late December: that is the shape of an average year. The strong weeks are the first after break-up and the last before the freeze. Pitch Reservoir runs to its own calendar within the local pattern.

• Tackle & Baits

  The rules here are undocumented as far as public sources go. The nearest car park we can see is half a mile out, so expect a walk with your gear. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Beaver Pond sits 1 mile off and takes the overflow. For Pitch Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.