Hazard Pond

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

What to Expect at Hazard Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Hazard 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 Hazard Pond

Fish reported from Hazard Pond include bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and yellow perch.

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Hazard Pond largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill in Hazard Pond are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Hazard 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 Hazard Pond.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Hazard Pond

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

When to Fish Hazard Pond

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