Shelton Reservoir Number 3 near Shelton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Shelton Reservoir Number 3 lies within the bounds of Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut. The water sits 436 feet up. Nearest place of any size is Shelton, 1.5 miles away. Derby is 1.8 miles and Ansonia 3.4 miles. Within a short drive: Chordas Pond (0.3 miles), Shelton Reservoir within 0.9 miles, Lake Housatonic (1.4 miles), Means Brook Reservoir within 2.1 miles and Picketts Pond (2.2 miles). The boundary is close enough to be worth checking before you fish.

• Where to Fish on Shelton Reservoir Number 3

  There is no recorded depth, so work from what you can see. Levels move with the draw rather than the rain on water like this. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. County-wide records name bluegill, white sucker and pumpkinseed. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Fish this water where the bottom changes rather than where it looks deep.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Typical July readings run about 73°F; by January the average is down near 28°F. Conditions shift steadily rather than sharply. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to this water.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. Parking within 50 yards means no long carry with tackle. There are picnic tables recorded roughly 0.9 miles off. Town Open Space (Kings Highway Ext., Rear) takes in this water; protected-area rules will apply. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Some water is controlled locally without a sign saying so. If the gate is shut, Chordas Pond at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Check the position at this water before loading the car.