Ely Pond

Ely 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 Ely Pond, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Ely Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Ely 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 Ely Pond

Fish reported from Ely Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Ely 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 Ely Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Ely Pond

Fish one shoreline slowly before crossing the water on Ely Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Ely Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Ely Pond

A sunny spring afternoon can pull Ely Pond fish toward dark bottom, wood and new vegetation. Summer fish in Ely Pond may feed shallow at dawn before settling beside cover or deeper structure. Cooling water can bring Ely Pond fish back to points and banks where bait gathers.