Lake Elise

Lake Elise is a reservoir in the Naugatuck Valley region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. The verified maximum depth at Lake Elise is 8.2 feet.

What to Expect at Lake Elise

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Lake Elise, 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 Lake Elise

Fish reported from Lake Elise 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 Lake Elise, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Lake Elise should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Lake Elise bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Lake Elise should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Elise

Begin with the most obvious depth change on Lake Elise. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Lake Elise.

When to Fish Lake Elise

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