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Connecticut · Fishing
Warren is a small town in Litchfield County, and its fishing scene reflects that — quiet, mostly stillwater, and worth knowing about if you're driving through the northwest corner of Connecticut looking for a place to wet a line without crowds.
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Warren is a small town in Litchfield County, and its fishing scene reflects that — quiet, mostly stillwater, and worth knowing about if you're driving through the northwest corner of Connecticut looking for a place to wet a line without crowds. The options here are lake and pond fishing across a handful of waters: Florios Pond, Gritman Pond, Eel Pond, and the Upper Shepaug Reservoir. These are not big destination fisheries, but they hold warmwater species typical of Connecticut's inland ponds — bass, panfish, and pickerel are reasonable expectations depending on the water. The Upper Shepaug Reservoir is the largest body of water in the mix and worth checking access conditions before you go, since reservoir shoreline access in Connecticut can be restricted. Gritman Pond and Eel Pond are smaller stillwaters that tend to fish well in spring and early fall when water temperatures are cooler. If you're coming from out of town, Warren is close enough to Litchfield and Kent that you can combine a fishing morning with other stops. A Connecticut fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older, and you'll want to check the DEEP website for any site-specific regulations before your trip.
Yes. Anyone 16 or older needs a valid Connecticut fishing license, available through the DEEP online licensing portal or at authorized agents. Non-resident licenses are available if you're coming from out of state.
Reservoir access in Connecticut is often restricted or requires a permit from the managing water company. Before heading to Upper Shepaug Reservoir, check with the Connecticut DEEP or the relevant water authority to confirm current public access rules and any shoreline restrictions.
Northfield Brook Lake Group Shelters
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Eel Pond
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Gritman Pond
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Eel Pond
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Gritman Pond
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Florios Pond
~3 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Spruce Dam
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Upper Shepaug Reservoir
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Beaman Pond
~4 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Hawkins Pond
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
South Spectacle Pond
~6 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
Hart Pond
~7 min drive
A worthwhile stop near CT.
The lakes and ponds listed here — Florios Pond, Gritman Pond, and Eel Pond — are typical Connecticut warmwater stillwaters. Largemouth bass, chain pickerel, and panfish like bluegill and yellow perch are the most likely catches. The supplied data does not indicate any designated trout or wild trout waters in this group.
Early morning and late afternoon are consistently the most productive windows for warmwater species in small ponds. Bass and pickerel tend to be more active when light levels are low and surface temperatures drop slightly, so the first two hours after sunrise are worth prioritizing.
A light to medium spinning setup covers most situations on these smaller ponds. Soft plastics, small spinnerbaits, and inline spinners work well for bass and pickerel. If you're targeting panfish, a ultralight rod with small jigs or live worms is hard to beat. Kayaks or canoes are useful since bank access on some of these waters can be limited.
