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West Pequonnock Reservoir

West Pequonnock Reservoir is a reservoir in Greater Bridgeport County, Connecticut.

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West Pequonnock Reservoir Fishing Weather

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Fish species in West Pequonnock Reservoir

West Pequonnock Reservoir covers 1.4 acres in the Greater Bridgeport region. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for West Pequonnock Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at West Pequonnock Reservoir

Because West Pequonnock Reservoir is only 1.4 acres, a careful bank-by-bank approach is more useful than constant moving.

Fish and Useful Baits at West Pequonnock Reservoir

Fish reported from West Pequonnock Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

Largemouth bass in West Pequonnock Reservoir can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on West Pequonnock Reservoir should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for West Pequonnock Reservoir bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on West Pequonnock Reservoir should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Chain pickerel in West Pequonnock Reservoir can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for West Pequonnock Reservoir

Use the first hour to compare a protected bank with a windblown one on West Pequonnock Reservoir. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of West Pequonnock Reservoir.

When to Fish West Pequonnock Reservoir

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

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Where to Fish

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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