Spaulding Pond near Norwich: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, is where Spaulding Pond sits. Mixed woodland runs right down to the water. At roughly 14 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. The town to know is Norwich, 1.7 miles out. Baltic follows at 4.8 miles, then Lisbon at 4.8 miles. This one is safely inside the county line.

• Where to Fish on Spaulding Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Reported across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region: bluegill, black crappie and striped bass. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Read Spaulding Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July to average close to 71°F, with January the cold end at about 27°F. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Time your trip to Spaulding Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. Records show no boating, which makes this a bank-only water. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. There are toilets 90 yards off. The water borders Mohegan Park, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. Nothing here settles the position at Spaulding Pond for certain.