Round Pond

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

What to Expect at Round Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Round 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 Round Pond

Fish reported from Round Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For Round Pond largemouth, use a shallow crankbait or swim jig to locate fish, then slow down with a jig or soft plastic.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For sunfish on Round Pond, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Round Pond

Use the first hour to compare a protected bank with a windblown one on Round Pond. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Round Pond before searching open water.

When to Fish Round Pond

On Round Pond, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Round Pond is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Round Pond, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.