34 public waters in the Greater New Haven region — 34 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.
A 1,135-acre Connecticut lake in the Greater New Haven region managed by DEEP. Lake Gaillard offers a solid mixed warm- and cold-water fishery: rainbow, brown and brook trout in cooler months and deeper water, while rock bass, bluegill and black crappie provide year-round panfish action. White perch and carp round out the species mix.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — William J Ulbrich Reservoir is a 154-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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Lake Whitney is a 148-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.
Pistapaug Pond, a 145-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Lake Chamberlain is a 105-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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Lake Bethany is a 102-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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Lake Watrous is a 102-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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Konolds Pond is a 75-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.
Hanover Pond, a 74-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
Lake Dawson, a 67-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
Lost Lake (57 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, West Lake is a 52-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.
Bradley Hubbard Reservoir, a 40-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Milford Harbor is a 39-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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Menunkatuck Reservoir 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.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — MacKenzie Reservoir is a 36-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.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Branford Supply 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.
Malty Lake No. 3, a 26-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Lake Phipps is a 25-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.
Meyerhuber Pond, a 25-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
Maltby Lake No 2 (24 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Glen Lake 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.
Linsley Pond, a 23-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
Davis Clay Pit Pond (23 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Muddy River Pond (22 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Cedar Pond (22 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Graniss Pond (20 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Maltby Lake No. 1 (20 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Clear Lake, a 20-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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 South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Lower Guilford Lake is a 20-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.
Lidyhites Pond (19 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Farm Brook Reservoir, a 17-acre lake in South Central Connecticut 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.
South Central Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Lane Pond 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.
Wepawaug Lake (16 acres) sits in South Central Connecticut 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.
Across its mapped waters, South Central Connecticut Planning Region County holds 13 species on PiscaMaps, including Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chain Pickerel, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Rainbow trout and Brown trout.
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.