New Milford Reservoir Number 1 is a reservoir in the Western Connecticut region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for New Milford Reservoir Number 1, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.
What to Expect at New Milford Reservoir Number 1
Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for New Milford Reservoir Number 1, 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 New Milford Reservoir Number 1
Fish reported from New Milford Reservoir Number 1 include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.
Bass
Largemouth bass in New Milford Reservoir Number 1 can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
Crappie at New Milford Reservoir Number 1 respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing New Milford Reservoir Number 1 for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at New Milford Reservoir Number 1.
Walleye and Larger Predators
Chain pickerel in New Milford Reservoir Number 1 can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.
A Simple Fishing Plan for New Milford Reservoir Number 1
Begin with the most obvious depth change on New Milford Reservoir Number 1. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of New Milford Reservoir Number 1.
When to Fish New Milford Reservoir Number 1
Early spring on New Milford Reservoir Number 1 calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, New Milford Reservoir Number 1 anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on New Milford Reservoir Number 1 is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.
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