Woodbury Reservoir is a reservoir in the Naugatuck Valley region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Woodbury Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.
What to Expect at Woodbury Reservoir
Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Woodbury Reservoir, 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 Woodbury Reservoir
Fish reported from Woodbury Reservoir include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.
Bass
Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Woodbury Reservoir largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.
Crappie, Perch and Sunfish
For Woodbury Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Woodbury Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Woodbury Reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.
Walleye and Larger Predators
A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Woodbury Reservoir.
A Simple Fishing Plan for Woodbury Reservoir
Start with a moving lure, then slow down on the best feature on Woodbury Reservoir. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Woodbury Reservoir.
When to Fish Woodbury Reservoir
On Woodbury Reservoir, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Woodbury Reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Woodbury Reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.
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