Best Fishing Spots in Connecticut

Connecticut splits its water almost exactly down the middle between natural lakes and reservoirs, one of the evenest balances of any state mapped. The reservoirs came from building water supply for a densely settled state, and many carry access restrictions or boat bans that the natural lakes do not, so checking the rules for a specific water matters more here than in most places. Elevation is low, from just below sea level to 468 metres with a median of 116 metres, and only nine counties cover the state, each small and populous. Everything sits in the temperate band, with ice forming in colder winters and rarely holding long. Long Island Sound adds saltwater fishing under separate rules along the whole southern edge. There are 1,177 waters listed here for Connecticut, covering 12 counties. In terms of type, natural lakes lead and reservoirs follow. The largest on the list is Lake Candlewood, at roughly 5,127 acres. Between 26°F and 71°F is the working range here. On climate averages, break-up sits around mid March. Species reported most across these counties: bluegill, pumpkinseed, yellow perch and largemouth bass....