Pachaug Pond
841-acre pond in Griswold, CT with a state trailered boat launch. DEEP stocked northern pike fingerlings in 2025, and the pond follows statewide default regulations.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Fingerlings stocked by DEEP in 2025
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Pachaug Pond Boat LaunchPublic945 Voluntown Road, Griswold; concrete slab ramp, 40 parking spaces, no docks, open year-round; no water-skiing within 1,000 ft of damDirections ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 26 in. | 2 |
| Trout (brook, brown, rainbow, tiger, lake) | 9 in. | 5 |
| Kokanee | See Connecticut rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Black bass | 12 in. | 6 combined |
| Chain pickerel | 15 in. | 6 |
| Walleye | 18 in. | 2 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- B & J's Bait and Tackle ShopNearby29 Academy Lane, Plainfield, CT(860) 564-7742Directions ↗
- Fish ConnectionNearby127 Route 12, Preston, CT(860) 885-1739Directions ↗
Local tips
- A 3-foot drawdown is scheduled from about Oct 15, 2026 to early April 2027, so expect low water at the ramp.
- Hydrilla is present; clean boats before leaving.
- Northern pike: 26 in. minimum, 2 per day statewide.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.