38 public waters in the Greater Hartford & CT River Valley region — 38 lakes/reservoirs and 0 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Connecticut licence.
See every public fishing venue in Connecticut on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
Lake Pocotopaug (518 acres) in East Hampton is a broad multi-species fishery -- bass, pike, walleye and stocked trout are all present alongside crappie, perch and catfish.
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, Killingworth Reservoir is a 110-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Mount Higby Reservoir, a 86-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Turkey Hill Reservoir is a 80-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Great Hill Pond is a 77-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Laurel Brook Reservoir, a 70-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Chapman Pond (58 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Waterhouse Pond is a 51-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Bushy Hill Pond, a 49-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Jobs Pond is a 42-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hidden Lake (40 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, Spectacle Meadow Dam is a 38-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Fosters Pond (36 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Wrights Pond is a 34-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Portland Reservoir is a 33-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Deer Lake (32 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, Brazos Quarry Pond is a 29-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Chapman Mill Pond, a 29-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tower Hill Lake (29 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Dooley Pond (26 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pecausett Pond (26 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Adder Reservoir (25 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Del Reeves Marsh is a 24-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Deep Hollow Reservoir (23 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lieutenant River (22 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pratt Read Reservoir, a 22-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Falls River Pond (21 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Obed Heights Reservoir (21 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Tetram Pond (20 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Ingham Ponds, a 20-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Kelseytown Reservoir is a 19-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, Kroopa Pond is a 19-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Berlin Fish and Game Pond is a 19-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut — Kelseys Pond is a 18-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Pameacha Pond, a 18-acre lake in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources: Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Hubbard Pond (17 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cranberry Bog (17 acres) sits in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County, Connecticut, Lake Rockview is a 16-acre lake, managed by Connecticut DEEP Bureau of Natural Resources. Lakes and ponds across the Northeast typically hold largemouth and smallmouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch, and panfish such as bluegill and pumpkinseed sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Across its mapped waters, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region County holds 13 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Chain Pickerel, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie and Northern Pike.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Connecticut map Join PiscaMapsOne Connecticut DEEP fishing licence covers every public water in the state, Candlewood Lake and every CT DEEP stocked water or boat launch included — the resident annual is about $28, the non-resident annual about $61, with a non-resident 3-day licence (~$21) also sold; anyone fishing for trout or salmon needs a Trout and Salmon Stamp (~$5) too. Connecticut residents 65 and older pay a reduced rate, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy at portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing.