Wheeler Pond

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

What to Expect at Wheeler Pond

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Wheeler 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 Wheeler Pond

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

Bass

For Wheeler 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

Crappie anglers on Wheeler Pond 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 Wheeler Pond bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Wheeler Pond should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Wheeler Pond pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Wheeler Pond

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on Wheeler Pond. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Wheeler Pond.

When to Fish Wheeler Pond

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