Upper Millpond near Clinton: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Out in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut, sits Upper Millpond. The setting is mixed woodland on every side. Small at around 9 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. Ground here is low by Connecticut standards. Clinton lies 0.9 miles from the water. Madison lies 3.9 miles off, Madison Center another 3.9 miles. A county boundary sits nearby, which can matter for local access rules.

• Where to Fish on Upper Millpond

  The records we hold are silent on depth, so plan to find it yourself. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. County-wide records name bluegill, bowfin and white perch. Several of these carry legal protection or closed seasons; the rulebook comes before the rod. At Upper Millpond the water rewards a slow, careful approach.

• Seasonal Patterns

  The seasonal spread runs 29°F to 72°F. Most months fish reasonably, given the right weather. It is not guaranteed from one year to the next. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Expect Upper Millpond to follow that timing. The first warm week of the year changes everything here.

• Tackle & Baits

  No public source sets out the position on this bank. There is a car park 130 yards from the bank. Town Open Space (High & North High Streets) covers this ground, which means extra rules to check. For the catfish, fish bottom baits into the deeper holes and let them sit. State or provincial rules still apply whatever the bank status. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Bushy Pond, 1 mile out. The position on Upper Millpond is worth confirming on the day.