Squantz Pond State Park, Connecticut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Squantz Pond State Park is one of the Western Connecticut Planning Region waters in Connecticut. Elevation runs to 453 feet. The town to know is New Fairfield, 3.2 miles out. Sherman lies 4.9 miles off, Putnam Lake another 5.2 miles. Water in the same corner: Lake Candlewood after 1.7 miles, Forest Lake at 2.1 miles, Valley Pond after 2.3 miles, Lake Mauweehoo at 2.4 miles and Timber Lake after 2.7 miles. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Squantz Pond State Park

  Depth remains unrecorded, so treat the first session as a survey. 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. Species logged across Western Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, brown trout, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and tessellated darter. Those are county-wide records, so not every one of them will be in this water. The near bank of Squantz Pond State Park is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Temperature averages peak at 71°F in July and bottom out at 25°F in January. The swings are modest, so patterns change slowly. It is not guaranteed even in a cold spell, so check yourself. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Time your trip to Squantz Pond State Park by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. There is a slipway at Squantz Pond Boat Launch, roughly 150 yards off. There is a car park 150 yards from the bank. Mapping shows a jetty some half a mile off. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Gates get locked out of season on water like this. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Lake Candlewood at 1.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Check the position on Squantz Pond State Park before loading the car.