Penfield Reef, Fairfield, CT (Fishing)

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Best Months to Fish: May through November
Fishing Methods: Plugs, fly fishing and cut bait
Species: Striped bass and bluefish
Best time to Fish, best tide or currents and other FAQs
Directions:
From the East: Take I-95 South to Exit 22. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 135/North Benson Road and proceed .2 miles. Then, turn right onto U.S. Route 1/Post Road and continue .2 miles. Next, turn left onto Beach Road and follow .8 miles. Take a right onto Fairfield Beach Road and continue .7 miles to its intersection with Reef Road. Turn right onto Reef Road, and proceed approximately .2 miles to the entrance to Veterans Park (on the right). Veterans Park should be used only for the parking of vehicles. To continue to the site, walk to the left (southward) when exiting Veterans Park onto Reef Road and follow to its terminus (approximately .3 miles). Next, turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road. Entrance is almost to the immediate left directly across the street from College Place. The easement/driveway has a street sign that identifies the site as "Lighthouse Point." The easement provides pedestrian access to Long Island Sound.(For best results you must visit my main site. I will give you tips and tricks needed to land the biggest fish.)
From the West: Take I-95 North to Exit 21. At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Mill Plain Road and proceed .2 miles. Next, turn left onto Route 1/Post Road and continue .3 miles. Take a right onto Reef Road and follow approximately .8 miles. The entrance to Veterans Park will be on the left. Veterans Park should be used only for the parking of vehicles. To continue to the site, walk to the left (southward) when exiting Veterans Park onto Reef Road and follow to its terminus (approximately .3 miles). Next, turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road. Entrance is almost to the immediate left directly across the street from College Place. The easement/driveway has a street sign that identifies the site as "Lighthouse Point." The easement provides pedestrian access to Long Island Sound.