Stanton Pond, Connecticut: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Stanton Pond sits in Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region, out in Connecticut. Tidal water begins 21 miles from here. At roughly 2 acres, the whole thing is within casting reach of a single walk. Our Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region list holds plenty of bigger water. Plainfield lies 3.4 miles from the water. It is 25 miles to Providence, the nearest city. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Stanton Pond

  No depth figure has reached our records, which makes a plummet useful. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Reported across Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region: bluegill, smallmouth bass, yellow bullhead and largemouth bass. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. Read Stanton Pond for ten minutes before the first cast goes out.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Long-run averages give July about 70°F and January about 26°F. A lid forms in a hard winter only. 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 Stanton Pond.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public sources are silent on who controls the bank. This sits inside Lockes Meadow Pond Wildlife Area, so read the reserve notices first. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. For a change of water, Lockes Meadow (historical) is 0.4 miles distant. Nothing here settles the position at Stanton Pond for certain.