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Bradway Pond

Bradway Pond is a reservoir in Connecticut, near Capitol County.

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Bradway Pond Fishing Weather

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Fish species in Bradway Pond

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

What to Expect at Bradway Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts 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 Bradway Pond

Fish reported from Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Bradway Pond

Start with a moving lure, then slow down on the best feature on Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond.

When to Fish Bradway Pond

On Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Bradway Pond northeast of Orcutts Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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