Ruby Lake, Connecticut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Ruby Lake sits within Capitol Planning Region in Connecticut. Elevation runs to 633 feet. At roughly 6 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Stafford Springs lies 3.5 miles from the water. The nearest city of size is Springfield, 21 miles away. Being near a boundary, it pays to know which side you are fishing.

• Where to Fish on Ruby Lake

  Nothing we hold settles how deep this runs. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Points where the flooded channel swings in are the reliable ones. Fish documented in Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, chain pickerel and brook trout. Records at this level tell you what is in the area. The near bank of Ruby Lake is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 70°F at the top of summer and 24°F at the bottom of winter. Hard water is a season in its own right here. After late March the shallows warm and the fish move up. Climate figures give an open season running late March to late December. June through September is the settled part of the year, with the shoulders busier for fish. The season on Ruby Lake follows the weather closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. The water borders Ruby Road Open Space, so expect the reserve rules to apply. For the bass here, soft plastics worked slow along cover and a spinnerbait for searching do most of the work. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Should this one be busy, Halchek Pond is 1.1 miles off. Confirm access to Ruby Lake locally before you travel.