Valley Shores Pond North near Guilford: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Valley Shores Pond North is a South Central Connecticut Planning Region water, Connecticut side. The water sits 46 feet up. Small at around 4 acres: two anglers spread out cover most of it. It is low-lying compared with other Connecticut water we list. For supplies, Guilford is 2.5 miles out. It is 13 miles to New Haven, the nearest city. A county line runs close by, so local bylaws can differ within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Valley Shores Pond North

  Open data we checked carries no depth for this water. Look for where the old bank line still shows under the surface. Draw-down through summer strips the margins, so follow the water out. Open biodiversity records for South Central Connecticut Planning Region list bluegill, American eel, pumpkinseed and white sucker. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. Valley Shores Pond North gives up more to patience than to distance.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 29°F in January up to 73°F in July. Some winters cap it and some do not. Cover comes and goes, so treat it with suspicion rather than trust. June to September is hot work, so the first and last hours are what count. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Valley Shores Pond North.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing in our records says who may fish here. Parking is mapped about half a mile from the bank. Nut Plains Woods 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. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. Fishing rules and camping rules are set separately here. Should this one be busy, Guilford Lake is 0.3 miles off. The position on Valley Shores Pond North is worth confirming on the day.