Northwest Hills County · lake · 3 acres
Bates Pond
Bates Pond is a lake in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Connecticut's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Clear
76°
61°
6 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
79°
63°
8 mph
11%
Sun
Overcast
83°
64°
13 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Lake Waramaug Brook0.7 mistocked Jan 1, 2010
- Lake Waramaug1.3 mi
- Quist Pond2.6 mi
- Straits Pond2.2 mi
- Bantam River2.5 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Eel Pond2.8 mi
- Sanders Hill Brook3.0 mi
- Shepaug Reservoir2.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bates Pond fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bates Pond?+
Yes — Connecticut requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bates Pond?+
Bates Pond is a lake in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.