Pohegnut Reservoir near Long Hill: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  You will find Pohegnut Reservoir in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It sits 2.8 miles in from the sea. Roughly 72 acres: a morning covers one end, an afternoon the other. Bank access stretches around 2.1 miles in total. Size puts it in the front rank of our Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region list. Long Hill sits 1.3 miles from here and is the nearest stop. Rules here are straightforward: one county, one set of rules.

• Where to Fish on Pohegnut Reservoir

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Species logged across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. The shape of Pohegnut Reservoir decides where the fish sit.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 72°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. In milder years the surface never sets. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. At Pohegnut Reservoir the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. Mapping puts a reserve boundary across this water; check what it allows. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. If the gate is shut, Smith Lake at 0.4 miles is the nearest alternative. For Pohegnut Reservoir in particular, ask before you travel.