Upper Mianus Pond Fishing near North Stamford, Connecticut

• Overview

  Upper Mianus Pond lies in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. The bank gives way to open valley. This is a pocket water of some 15 acres, and every part of it is reachable from the bank. Supplies mean a trip to North Stamford, 3.4 miles off. For a city, North Stamford is 3.7 miles off. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Upper Mianus Pond

  We hold no survey for this water; read the slope of the shoreline instead. Inflow corners move water, and moving water gathers fish. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Fish documented in Western Connecticut Planning Region include bluegill, brown trout and pumpkinseed. County records show what lives in the area; the local agency holds the water-by-water list. At Upper Mianus Pond light and wind decide more than tackle does.

• Seasonal Patterns

  On the long-term average, July reads 73°F and January reads 28°F. The year gives four workable seasons without severe ends. It should never be assumed safe, whatever the month says. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Expect Upper Mianus Pond to follow that timing.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. Mianus River State Park Scenic Reserve runs up to the bank here, which usually means extra restrictions. A small crankbait along the drop and a worm in the thick stuff cover the bass. Parking is often the real limit rather than the bank itself. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. The nearest alternative is Bear Rock Pond, 1.2 miles out. Nothing here settles the position at Upper Mianus Pond for certain.