Upper Guilford Lake Fishing near Guilford, Connecticut

• Overview

  You will find Upper Guilford Lake in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Rolling hill runs right down to the water. Surface area runs to about 13 acres — small enough to read in one session. Ground here is low by Connecticut standards. The closest town, Guilford, is 3.5 miles away. The big place round here is New Haven, 13 miles distant. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Upper Guilford Lake

  No figure exists for depth, so let the water show you. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Public occurrence data for South Central Connecticut Planning Region names bluegill, American eel and pumpkinseed. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. Anyone new to Upper Guilford Lake should walk it once before setting up.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 28°F in January up to 72°F in July. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. Hard water here is never dependable, so check for yourself before stepping out. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Upper Guilford Lake runs to that rhythm year in and year out.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is not recorded for this water. There is a car park half a mile from the bank. The water borders Timberlands, so expect the reserve rules to apply. Largemouth respond to soft plastics tight to cover; go weedless where the growth is heavy. A landowner's word beats anything printed elsewhere. Where parking is tight, arriving early solves most problems. If the gate is shut, Guilford Lake at 0.7 miles is the nearest alternative. Nothing on Upper Guilford Lake should be assumed from this page alone.