The Upper Lagoon

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

What to Expect at The Upper Lagoon

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for The Upper Lagoon, 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 The Upper Lagoon

Fish reported from The Upper Lagoon include bluegill and largemouth bass.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on The Upper Lagoon, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Bluegill and other sunfish in The Upper Lagoon take worms, crickets and tiny jigs along shade and vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for The Upper Lagoon

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on The Upper Lagoon. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around The Upper Lagoon before searching open water.

When to Fish The Upper Lagoon

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