Scholfield Pond near Montville Center: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region in Connecticut is where Scholfield Pond sits. Everything around it is open valley. It covers about 21 acres, so this is small water you can walk round in under an hour. Some 0.9 miles away sits Montville Center, the nearest settlement. Further out sit Oxoboxo River (3 miles) and Uncasville (4.1 miles). The nearest edge is a long way off, so local rules apply throughout.

• Where to Fish on Scholfield Pond

  Depth is not on record here, which means reading the ground instead. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Look for the band where the shallows give up and the bottom falls away. Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region records list bluegill, black crappie, striped bass, largemouth bass and chain pickerel among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Scholfield Pond responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages here run 71°F at the top of summer and 27°F at the bottom of winter. Some winters cap it and some do not. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. March through May is the strongest run, with October and November a second stretch. Plan around that when you fish Scholfield Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  There is no clear statement anywhere on who can fish it. Parking is close: a car park sits half a mile from the bank. The water borders Camp Oakdale Recreation Center, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. The nearest alternative is Oakdale Pond, 0.5 miles out. For Scholfield Pond, the notice at the access point is the final word.