Pequot Pond

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

What to Expect at Pequot Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Pequot 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 Pequot Pond

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Pequot Pond 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 Pequot Pond for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Pequot Pond.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pequot Pond

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

When to Fish Pequot Pond

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