Tomlinson Pond Fishing in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut

• Overview

  Out in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, sits Tomlinson Pond. It lies 732 feet above sea level. About 16 acres of surface, which puts the far bank inside easy sight. Plymouth is the closest town at 2.6 miles. The nearest city of size is Waterbury, 5.6 miles away. The county line runs close by, so rules can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Tomlinson Pond

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Bays and points beat straight shoreline every time on water like this. Naugatuck Valley Planning Region records list bluegill, white sucker and pumpkinseed among the fish reported. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Anyone new to Tomlinson Pond should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 71°F and January near 25°F on the long-run figures. Ice comes and goes from one year to the next. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. The cooler months are the comfortable ones to fish here. Time your trip to Tomlinson Pond by conditions rather than dates.

• Tackle & Baits

  The access position is unclear from public sources. A car park lies half a mile away, so the walk in is short. There is a jetty 70 yards off, worth knowing on a busy day. There is a campsite half a mile from the water. There are picnic tables recorded roughly half a mile off. Where access is informal, keep it that way by behaving. Keep proof of licence with you rather than in the car. Brophy Pond sits 0.6 miles off and takes the overflow. Rules at Tomlinson Pond are worth checking on the day.