Swede Pond

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

What to Expect at Swede Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Swede 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 Swede Pond

Fish reported from Swede Pond include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Swede Pond.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in Swede Pond take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Swede Pond

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

When to Fish Swede Pond

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