Deans Reservoir

Deans Reservoir is a reservoir in the Southeastern Connecticut region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Deans Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Deans Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Deans Reservoir, 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 Deans Reservoir

Fish reported from Deans Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Deans Reservoir, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

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

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Deans Reservoir pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Deans Reservoir

Use the first hour to compare a protected bank with a windblown one on Deans Reservoir. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Deans Reservoir.

When to Fish Deans Reservoir

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