56 public waters in the Coastal Fairfield County region — 56 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.
Candlewood Lake is Connecticut's largest lake (5,400 acres, 60 miles of shoreline) with thriving largemouth and smallmouth bass populations -- it produced the state's largest catch-and-release crappie at 19in, making it an excellent panfish destination too.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Margerie Lake Reservoir is a 264-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Laurel Reservoir is a 259-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, West Lake Reservoir is a 247-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.
Mianus Reservoir (221 acres) sits in Western 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Holly Pond is a 195-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Taunton Pond is a 127-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, South Norwalk Reservoir is a 120-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, North Stamford Reservoir is a 112-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Converse Lake is a 106-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Sherwood Millpond is a 98-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Putnam Lake is a 94-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.
Mamanasco Pond, a 92-acre lake in Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Popes Pond is a 87-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.
East Lake Reservoir (72 acres) sits in Western 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.
John D Milne Lake (66 acres) sits in Western 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.
Bennett's Pond (58 acres) sits in Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Rockwood Lake is a 58-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Mianus River Pond 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Siscowit Reservoir is a 48-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Boggs Pond is a 44-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.
Lake Naraneka, a 43-acre lake in Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Wataba Lake is a 43-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Mud 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.
In Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Great Mountain Pond is a 40-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.
Round Pond (40 acres) sits in Western 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 Waubeeka (38 acres) sits in Western 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.
Green Pond, a 36-acre lake in Western 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Held 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.
Fox Hill Lake (33 acres) sits in Western 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Eureka Lake 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Upper Kohanza Lake is a 30-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Lake Mauweehoo is a 28-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Sympaug Pond is a 28-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Reservoir Number 4 is a 26-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Gorhams Pond 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Spring Lake 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Hattertown Pond 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.
Farringtons Pond, a 24-acre lake in Western 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.
Grupes Reservoir, a 22-acre lake in Western 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — New Canaan Reservoir is a 22-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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Chestnut Ridge Reservoir is a 22-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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Rock 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.
Sanfords Pond (20 acres) sits in Western 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.
Tarrywile Lake (20 acres) sits in Western 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Robinsons 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.
In Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Ladner 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.
In Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Housatonic River Reservoir 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.
In Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Cos Cob Mill 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.
Haviland Millpond (17 acres) sits in Western 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.
Wilshire Pond (17 acres) sits in Western 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.
Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — Lee 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.
Timber Lake, a 16-acre lake in Western 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.
Upper Mianus Pond, a 16-acre lake in Western 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 Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut, Steichen's 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.
Ella Fohs Camp Pond (15 acres) sits in Western 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, Western Connecticut Planning Region County holds 10 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Chain Pickerel, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Black Crappie and Walleye.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
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