Southington Reservoir Number 1 Fishing near Wolcott, Connecticut

• Overview

  Set in Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut, this is Southington Reservoir Number 1. It stands 420 feet above sea level. Small enough that any disturbance crosses the whole surface. It is one of the smaller waters we list in Capitol Planning Region. Head to Wolcott, 3.2 miles away, for anything you forgot. The nearest city of size is Waterbury, 6.2 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Southington Reservoir Number 1

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. On a natural lake the weed line and the shelf beyond it do the work. Survey and observation records for Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, chain pickerel and brook trout. County data is a starting point rather than a guarantee. Read this water before you fish it and the day goes better.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate records put July near 72°F and January near 26°F. In milder years the surface never sets. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. At this water the season follows that pattern closely. Warm spells bring fish up, cold snaps push them down.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. The nearest mapped parking is half a mile away, so the last stretch is on foot. Public toilets are recorded roughly half a mile off. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. If the gate is shut, Southington Reservoir Number 3 at 0.3 miles is the nearest alternative. Rules at this water are worth checking on the day.