Bradleys Pond

Bradleys Pond is a lake in Connecticut's Capitol region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Bradleys Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Bradleys Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Bradleys Pond, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Bradleys Pond

Fish reported from Bradleys Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Bradleys Pond can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Bradleys Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bradleys Pond

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on Bradleys Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Bradleys Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Bradleys Pond

Early spring on Bradleys Pond calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Bradleys Pond anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Bradleys Pond is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.