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McDonald Pond

Connecticut, United States

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McDonald Pond fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

McDonald Pond is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41Β°32β€²46.6β€³N 72Β°16β€²57.4β€³W
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Fishing regulations at McDonald Pond, CT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Connecticut can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of June 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Colchester

3.5 miles away

Montville

8.7 miles away

Norwich

10.1 miles away

East Hampton

11.7 miles away

Willimantic

12.2 miles away

East Lyme

12.7 miles away

Windham

12.8 miles away

Waterford

14.1 miles away

Ledyard

15.6 miles away

New London

16.5 miles away

Coventry

16.6 miles away

Glastonbury

17.0 miles away

Mansfield

17.0 miles away

Storrs

17.9 miles away

Middletown

19.2 miles away

Manchester

20.1 miles away

Cromwell

20.2 miles away

Rocky Hill

21.1 miles away

Clinton

21.4 miles away

Vernon

22.0 miles away

Wethersfield

22.7 miles away

East Hartford

22.8 miles away

Madison

22.9 miles away

Newington

25.1 miles away

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FAQ about McDonald Pond fishing

McDonald Pond is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°32β€²46.6β€³N 72Β°16β€²57.4β€³W
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