
Fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut Region
The Southwestern Connecticut area of Connecticut, featuring Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie.
1. Candlewood Lake Inlet (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Candlewood Lake Inlet, ConnecticutThe inlet streams feeding Candlewood Lake offer good fishing for the region's target species.
2. Lake Lillinonah (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Lake Lillinonah, ConnecticutLake Lillinonah offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut with good public access and scenic surroundings.
3. Zoar Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Zoar Pond, ConnecticutZoar Pond offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut with good public access and scenic surroundings.
4. Saugatuck (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Saugatuck, ConnecticutSaugatuck offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Connecticut with good public access and scenic surroundings.
5. Southwestern Connecticut Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Southwestern Connecticut Reservoir, ConnecticutSouthwestern Connecticut Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
6. North Southwestern Connecticut Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
North Southwestern Connecticut Lake, ConnecticutNorth Southwestern Connecticut Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
7. Upper Southwestern Connecticut Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Upper Southwestern Connecticut Creek, ConnecticutUpper Southwestern Connecticut Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
8. Connecticut River Access (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Connecticut River Access, ConnecticutConnecticut River Access offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
9. Lake K10 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Lake K10, ConnecticutLake K10 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
10. Southwestern Connecticut Wildlife Area Ponds (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Southwestern Connecticut Wildlife Area Ponds, ConnecticutSouthwestern Connecticut Wildlife Area Ponds offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
11. Hidden Lake (Region 3) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Hidden Lake (Region 3), ConnecticutHidden Lake (Region 3) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
12. Beaver Creek Connecticut (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Beaver Creek Connecticut, ConnecticutBeaver Creek Connecticut offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
13. Clearwater Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Clearwater Lake, ConnecticutClearwater Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
14. Pine Creek Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Pine Creek Reservoir, ConnecticutPine Creek Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
15. Mill Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Mill Brook, ConnecticutMill Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
16. Trout Pond #18 (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Trout Pond #18, ConnecticutTrout Pond #18 offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
17. Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Heron Lake, ConnecticutHeron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
18. Eagle Nest Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Eagle Nest Pond, ConnecticutEagle Nest Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
19. Wildcat Brook (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Wildcat Brook, ConnecticutWildcat Brook offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
20. Deer Run Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Deer Run Reservoir, ConnecticutDeer Run Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
21. Fisherman's Cove (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Fisherman's Cove, ConnecticutFisherman's Cove offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
22. Bass Haven Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Bass Haven Lake, ConnecticutBass Haven Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
23. Sunset Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Sunset Pond, ConnecticutSunset Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
24. Morning Star Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Morning Star Lake, ConnecticutMorning Star Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
25. Twin Lakes (Connecticut) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Twin Lakes (Connecticut), ConnecticutTwin Lakes (Connecticut) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
26. Long Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Long Pond, ConnecticutLong Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
27. Round Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Round Lake, ConnecticutRound Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
28. Indian Brook Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Indian Brook Reservoir, ConnecticutIndian Brook Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
29. Rocky Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Rocky Creek, ConnecticutRocky Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
30. Birch Tree Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Birch Tree Lake, ConnecticutBirch Tree Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
31. Maple Grove Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Maple Grove Pond, ConnecticutMaple Grove Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
32. Oak Hill Reservoir (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Oak Hill Reservoir, ConnecticutOak Hill Reservoir offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
33. Willow Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Willow Creek, ConnecticutWillow Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
34. Aspen Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Aspen Lake, ConnecticutAspen Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
35. Silver Lake (Region 2) (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Silver Lake (Region 2), ConnecticutSilver Lake (Region 2) offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
36. Golden Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Golden Pond, ConnecticutGolden Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
37. Blue Heron Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Blue Heron Lake, ConnecticutBlue Heron Lake offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
38. Fox Den Pond (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Fox Den Pond, ConnecticutFox Den Pond offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
39. Otter Creek (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Crappie)
Otter Creek, ConnecticutOtter Creek offers good fishing opportunities in the Southwestern Connecticut of Connecticut with scenic natural surroundings.
Fishing Tips for the Southwestern Connecticut Region
- Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
- Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Connecticut for most species.
- Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
- Always carry a valid Connecticut fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
- Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.
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