Ansonia Parks & Rec to hold fishing derby at Colony Pond

 

Register to learn about fishing in free 2-day program in Ansonia

 

Ansonia Parks & Recreation to hold memorial fishing derby at Colony Pond

 

Fishing derby slated at Abe Stone Park in Ansonia

Ansonia Parks & Recreation will hold a FREE Fishing Derby from 9 a.m.-noon May 13 at Colony Pond.

The Derby is open to residents 15 and under. Colony Pond has been designated as a “Community Fishing Water.”

What this means is that Colony is stocked with three species of trout (Brown, Brook and Rainbow) twice in the spring. 

A new addition this year is that the DEEP also stocked channel catfish. Colony Pond also has healthy populations of largemouth bass and sunfish. 

All state regulations apply to any fish taken at Colony Pond such as minimum lengths and creel possession limits.

Trophies and prizes will be provided by Frank Pelaccia. 

Some fishing equipment will be available for anyone who does not have a rod and reel to use during the tournament. Participants must supply their own bait. 

The late Bill Stokes was an Ansonia resident who worked for years to get the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to stock trout into Colony Pond. 

He was dedicated to improving the opportunities for young and old to enjoy fishing at Colony. In 2015, Colony Pond was designated as a “Community Fishing Water." 

Bill passed away in May of 2015 but has left a lasting impression on fishing at Colony Pond, Abe Stone Park, and the entire Ansonia community.

This is shared from a Facebook event page.

Recuperation journey: Fading fall foliage

... at Colony Pond in Ansonia.

Ansonia Nature Center to host family fishing class

 

Ansonia Parks & Recreation to hold Fishing Derby at Colony Pond

 

DEEP to host fishing event Thursday at Colony Pond in Ansonia

 

Cassetti reminds residents Abe Stone Park, Colony Pond in Ansonia are open

This is shared from a post today on the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

ANSONIA - With warmer weather upon us, a reminder from Mayor David S. Cassetti that Abe Stone Park and Colony Pond are open for fishing and boating (kayaks, canoes, row boats).

Boating requires a permit available at the Town Clerk’s office ($2 for 2 years), while fishing license is required for over 16 years of age. New to the pond this year will be catfish, being stocked in May by the DEEP.

Other park offerings that will soon be available include volleyball, soccer fields, full court basketball, marked hiking trails, children’s play scape, picnic grounds with grills, and on occasion the Colony Snack Shack.

Cassetti had many of the park’s amenities significantly upgraded in 2019 through corporate donations, his office said.

DEEP offers free fishing, gear, expert help in April, May throughout state

This is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"Fish with the DEEP Fisheries. April and May locations and dates listed. For additional information and special events, follow this link. 

"Also note the Ansonia date of 5/23/21 at Colony Pond."

Recuperation journey: Windy autumn afternoon

Still waiting for more vibrant fall foliage. I took this today at Colony Pond in Ansonia.

Recuperation journey: Sunday splash

I had 'technical difficulties' Sunday and my photos came out in movie mode. These are screen shots. 

Recuperation journey: Peaceful pond

Late Saturday morning.

Ansonia to celebrate recharged Abe Stone Park/Colony Pond Saturday

But first a look back, courtesy of the City of Ansonia Facebook page:

"With Abe Stone Park & Colony Pond set for a celebration event this Saturday (July 27), here’s a scene from the pond in 1956. 

"The building shown originally included a concessions stand, dressing room and showers. Note the cement and wood plank benches and lifeguard station on left. A man made beach extends from the building to water."
The Evening Sentinel photo caption read: “Colony Park Pond is a busy spot these warm, summer days as hundreds of youngsters with their parents, flock there daily following playground programs elsewhere in the city. Ansonia Recreation Commission supervises the popular swimming spot in conjunction with its summer program. Supervised swimming is provided daily and weekends.” — at Abe Stone Park.

*Credit This Week in Ansonia History post on the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

City to celebrate improved Abe Stone Park at Colony Pond in Ansonia

Ansonia to host event to celebrate improved Abe Stone Park

Learn to fish Saturday at Ansonia Nature and Recreation Center

Ansonia rejuvenates Abe Stone Park, Colony Pond site

Workers Wednesday finish painting first-ever parking lot lines at one of two lots at Abe Stone Park./ City of Ansonia photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti’s promise to rejuvenate Abe Stone Park and Colony Pond continues with lining of two on-site parking lots, repairing and repainting of basketball court, and installation of a boat dock. 

Numerous other improvements have begun and will be completed in the coming weeks including adding volleyball, hiking trails, picnic tables and grills.

The improvements are being funded by the Mayor’s new City Beautification Fund with generous donations from Home Depot, Regional Water Authority, Frank Pepe Construction, ION Bank, Southern Connecticut Dental Group, United Illuminating, Eversource, Homa Pump Technology, and collectible Wakelee Avenue Trolley Track sales. 

Stay tuned for a grand ribbon-cutting event announcement in June.

*This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.

Recuperation journey: Steamy day at Colony Pond in Ansonia

From the August 2018 archives.

Ansonia readies opening of concession stand at Colony Pond

City of Ansonia photo

ANSONIA - With last week’s installation of the Colony Snack Shack sign at Abe Stone Park, it’s another reminder that spring outdoor activities are just around the corner.

In a few short weeks the concession stand at Colony Pond will be opening, after being shuttered for nearly 50 years.


This information is shared from the City of Ansonia Facebook page.