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North Pond

North Pond is a reservoir in Connecticut, near Northwest Hills County.

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North Pond Fishing Weather

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Fish species in North Pond

North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir is a reservoir in the Northwest Hills region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at North Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for North Pond southeast of Gillette 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 North Pond

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Slow vertical presentations around wood and suspended cover are dependable for North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir crappie. Bluegill and other sunfish in North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation. Keep a small jig, minnow or worm close to the bottom when perch are the target on North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir.

A Simple Fishing Plan for North Pond

Begin with the most obvious depth change on North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of North Pond southeast of Gillette Reservoir.

When to Fish North Pond

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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