Congamond Lakes Fishing near Southwick, Massachusetts

• Overview

  Congamond Lakes lies in Hampden County, Massachusetts. Lake country bush runs right down to the water. Nearest place of any size is Southwick, 2.2 miles away. Beyond it, North Granby at 4 miles and Salmon Brook at 5 miles. Others worth noting: Spencer Pond at 0.7 miles, South Pond roughly 0.7 miles, Limon Pond at 0.7 miles, Arnold Pond roughly 0.7 miles and Goose Pond at 1.3 miles. Rules can differ a short way off, since the county line is near.

• Where to Fish on Congamond Lakes

  Depth is on record at 46 ft. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. A natural lake fishes on cover, and cover here means weed and timber. Records held for Hampden County cover bluegill, white sucker, pumpkinseed, brook trout and tessellated darter. The list covers the county rather than this water alone, so treat it as a guide. The near bank of Congamond Lakes is often the one people ignore.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 71°F for July and 24°F for January. The year runs cold to warm and back, with clear transitions. Count on hard cover from midwinter, and open water from late March. Ice usually gives way near late March, and forms again about late December. The first weeks of open water and the last are the ones to plan for. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Congamond Lakes.

• Tackle & Baits

  Access is listed as public in our records, so the bank is open. Saunders Boat Livery sits half a mile away and handles boats. The closest car park is half a mile away, so pack accordingly. This lies within protected land, so the rules will be stricter than usual. Rules for this water may differ from the county norm. Some ground is open by custom rather than by right, so tread carefully. Spencer Pond at 0.7 miles is the sensible second choice. Where Congamond Lakes is concerned, a local answer beats a written one.