Seymour Reservoir Number Four Fishing near Oxford, Connecticut

• Overview

  In Connecticut, Seymour Reservoir Number Four belongs to Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. The surface lies 535 feet up. It measures about 38 acres, which is a comfortable size for bank fishing. About 1.1 miles of bank, so nothing stays unexplored for long. Few waters listed in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region are bigger. Nearest town is Oxford, 1.9 miles off. It is 7.5 miles to Waterbury, the nearest city. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Seymour Reservoir Number Four

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for Naugatuck Valley Planning Region names bluegill, white sucker, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and largemouth bass. Protected fish appear in the records for this area, so treat the list as information, not an invitation. On Seymour Reservoir Number Four the obvious spot is not always the productive one.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 71°F and January about 26°F. Temperature moves within a narrow band, and so does the fishing. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. Spring and autumn carry the year; summer squeezes it into the ends of the day. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Seymour Reservoir Number Four.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. There is recorded parking some half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. If the gate is shut, Reservoir Number 3 at 0.5 miles is the nearest alternative. None of that is settled for Seymour Reservoir Number Four in what we hold.