Strong Pond in Capitol Planning Region: How and When to Fish It

• Overview

  Strong Pond sits within Capitol Planning Region in Connecticut. The shore lies 18 miles out. The town to know is Terramuggus, 1.3 miles out. The nearest city of size is Hartford, 14 miles away. Others within reach: Loos Pond roughly 0.9 miles, Lake Terramuggus within 1.5 miles, Pocotopaug Lake roughly 1.9 miles, Hulseman Pond within 2.3 miles and Portland Reservoir roughly 4.2 miles. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Strong Pond

  Depth is not on record here, so the bank has to tell you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. Survey and observation records for Capitol Planning Region include bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, chain pickerel and brook trout. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. Strong Pond repays a walk before the first cast.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The warmest month averages 71°F, the coldest about 26°F. The year turns gently, without extremes at either end. In a normal year the cover is thin and short-lived. April and May are the settled weeks, with October close behind. Plan any trip to Strong Pond around it. Late evening often out-fishes the whole afternoon.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether the bank is open is not something our records settle. The water borders Dickinson Road Open Space, so reserve rules are likely to apply. Bass water: a Texas-rigged worm near cover, a spinnerbait when you need to cover ground. Bank access can be seasonal on ground like this. Night access is frequently treated as a separate matter. Should this one be busy, Loos Pond is 0.9 miles off. Treat access at Strong Pond as something to verify.