Shelley Lakes

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

What to Expect at Shelley Lakes

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Shelley Lakes, 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 Shelley Lakes

Fish reported from Shelley Lakes include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

For Shelley Lakes 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 Shelley Lakes, keep a cricket or tiny jig close to weed edges and shaded wood.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shelley Lakes

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

When to Fish Shelley Lakes

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