Silvias Pond near Mystic: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Silvias Pond is listed under Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. The surface lies 102 feet up. At 17 acres it is the sort of place you fish for an evening rather than a day. 3.1 miles away sits Mystic, the nearest town. For a city, Providence is 41 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Silvias Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. Held water runs deepest at the wall and shallows back to the inflow. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Survey and observation records for Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, black crappie and striped bass. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. Read Silvias Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Some winters cap it and some do not. Some winters give nothing at all, so plan for open water. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At Silvias Pond the season follows that pattern closely.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Expect a half a mile walk in from where the car goes. Fennerswood Preserve West Tract covers ground next to the water; its rules will apply on that side. Read any posted signs at the access point rather than assuming. Some stretches are reserved and marked as such on the ground. Mystic Reservoir sits 1.4 miles off and takes the overflow. Confirm access to Silvias Pond locally before you travel.