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cjpd_00 · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Stafford Springs

My buddy and I decided to take is little jon boat out. We anchored out at the entrance of the cove fishing toward the river. Fished from 10 to 1 I got one about 3 or 4 lbs and my buddy got one about 2lbs, then caught an eel. We where using chicken liver for bait. When we got back to shore there was a cop there. She ended up calling for backup and we ended up getting harassed. They said we can't be there after dark even if we are fishing then looked at your licenses and ran our names then let us go. I ended up harassing the cop a little bit though, I asked her why they can have a tournament there and fish until dark or a little after dark and why we cant fish after dark and all she could say was I don't know....so does anyone know of any spots for catfish on the river in the hartford/wethersfield area that don't close after dark?

anointed130 · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 10:41 am Post subject:

If you want to take a drive, go up to enfield, the thompsonville boat ramp, I never get harassed there. I think there isn't much crime in that particular area so the cops need something to do, hence calling backup for fisherman.
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cjpd_00 · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Stafford Springs

yeah, my dad and I launch from thompsonville and fish for bass up north by six flags. Ive been thinking about trying for catfish in that area but havent made the trip over there yet. how do you usually do?

anointed130 · Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject:

I have not been over there recently A couple years ago i use to go over there quite frequently, I have seen some 10 lb catfish come out of there. Last time i was there guy caught a 20lb carp.
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cjpd_00 · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Stafford Springs

Cool thanks for the info. The biggest catfish I caught in wethersfield cove was 8lbs so maybe that spot will be even better.

DV · Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 229 Location: East Windsor

I am a long time lurker but this is my 1st post on this website. Me and my buddy almost ALWAYS fish after dark, mostly bass and some cat fishing when lazyness rolls in. Glastonbury is a joke, cops will do anything I mean anything to try and bust your balls. The cove and the Ferry launch are terrible for asshole cops. I have had backup called + my car searched for having a cracked windshield.

Bolton lake is a good place for cat fish after dark, plenty good sizes and cops understand as long as your not trashing the place.

Manchester cops are hell bent are trying to find something to give you a ticket for, stay away.

CT river in or north of East Hartford is fair game, never once been hassled and have fished in tons of different spots.

cjpd_00 · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Stafford Springs

welcome to the site and thanks for your input. I fish bolton a lot for catfish. Good numbers there but I have never seen anything over 4lbs. Your right about the cops there. Ive only had one bother me and it was the last time I went he just asked if we where fishing and we said yeah so he said good luck....I wish other places could be like that

anointed130 · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 10:19 am Post subject:

I go to lower Bolton and don't catch a lot of channel Cat, maybe a bullhead now and then.

do you park by the boat ramp, or go to the other side by the spillway\dam?
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cjpd_00 · Joined: 14 Apr 2008 Posts: 57 Location: Stafford Springs

I usually walk down from the boat launch and fish on either side of the cement thing that is fenced in. If you want to fish with me there sometime I can meet you there. Ive had nights where I had a steady bite for about 2 hours straight. Its usually a good mix of catfish and bullhead

TurtleKiss · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 1200 Location: central CT

Batterson has enormous catfish...in the summer, there are a bunch of old guys that set up 3 rigs each from shore, and they fillet the catfish there, leaving the heads behind. The heads are HUGE.

Lower Bolton and Holbrook have a lot of bullheads near the launch after dark. The Bolton channel cats are quite aggressive during the day too, but they're farther out in deeper water.

Black Pond and Silver are great for channel cats.

All 5 places have been police-friendly to me after dark. I'll go with you guys to Bolton some night...there never seems to be anyone there when I go.
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Bluegill Terminator · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 538 Location: Plainville

You should say something to them becasue you are only allowed 2 rods. Thats common along the river at night people fishing with more than 2 rods a peice. Rolling Eyes

TurtleKiss · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 1200 Location: central CT

anointed130 · Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 12:38 pm Post subject:

TurtleKiss · Joined: 09 Mar 2010 Posts: 1200 Location: central CT

I use a lighted slip bobber on my lines. They love the rattle noise and seem fascinated by the red glow.
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DV · Joined: 05 May 2010 Posts: 229 Location: East Windsor

I use a 2" glowstick on the end of my rod, its hard to miss a bouncing green light in the night. I almost always carry 3-4 poles with me, only ever use 2 at a time though.

Never park by the beach, you will get hassled by cops as it illegal to park on that road. Haven't been there for cats in a year or so but last year there was many in the 2-5# range. You can also notice they are spawning pretty well if you look between the rocks. Never caught a bullhead there.