Fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut Region

The inlet streams feeding Candlewood Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

1. Candlewood Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Candlewood Lake Inlet, Connecticut

The inlet streams feeding Candlewood Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. Lake Lillinonah (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Lake Lillinonah, Connecticut

Lake Lillinonah offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Zoar Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Zoar Pond, Connecticut

Zoar Pond offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Dooley Pond Boat Launch →

4. Saugatuck (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Saugatuck, Connecticut

Saugatuck offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut with good public access and scenic surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Saugatuck River Boat Launch →

5. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Lake K10, Connecticut

Lake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Lake K10 →

6. Dividend Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dividend Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Seaboard Marina →

7. Dobsonville Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dobsonville Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Dodge Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dodge Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

9. Doerrs Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Doerrs Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Dog Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dog Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Mohawk Pond Boat Launch →

11. Dogwood Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dogwood Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Salmon River Boat Launch →

12. Domenicks Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Domenicks Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Sherwood Mill Pond Kayak Launch →

13. Dommericks Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dommericks Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Doolittle Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Doolittle Lake, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Wood Creek Pond Boat Launch →

15. Doughnut Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Doughnut Lake, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Doyles Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Doyles Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Danbury Yacht Club →

17. Drobney Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Drobney Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Morey Pond Boat Launch →

18. Duck Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Duck Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

19. Dudley Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dudley Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

20. Dunham Millpond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dunham Millpond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Dunham Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dunham Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Dyke Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Dyke Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Eagleville Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Eagleville Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

24. Echo Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Echo Lake, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Mansfield Hollow Lake Boat Launch →

25. Ed Bills Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Ed Bills Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Horse Pond Car Top Boat Launch →

26. Eel Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Eel Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Mohawk Pond Boat Launch →

27. Ehrsam Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Ehrsam Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Elisha Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Elisha Brook, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Ely Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Ely Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

30. Emery Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Emery Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

31. Emmons Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Emmons Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Howells Pond Boat Launch →

32. Enders Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Enders Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Lake Erie (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Lake Erie, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

34. Evans Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Evans Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Pachaug Pond Boat Launch →

35. Evers Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Evers Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Quinnipiac River Public Access →

36. Fairy Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Fairy Lake, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Gardner Lake State Boat Launch →

37. Factory Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Factory Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

38. Fall Mountain Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Fall Mountain Lake, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Falls Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Falls Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: East Launch →

40. Farringtons Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)

Farringtons Pond, Connecticut

Named lake in the Southwestern Connecticut Region region of Connecticut.

• Largemouth & smallmouth bass · Limit: 6 · Min 12 in (lakes/ponds, open year-round)
• Walleye · Limit: Varies by water
• Panfish (bluegill, crappie, perch) · Limit: Varies by water

Boat Launch: Ball Pond Boat Launch →