Powers Lake near Niantic: Fishing Spots, Seasons and Access

• Overview

  Powers Lake falls in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, part of Connecticut. The surface lies 174 feet up. At about 141 acres, a day is enough to walk the shoreline properly. The edge runs 2.8 miles or so, easy to work in an afternoon. Few waters listed in Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region are bigger. Niantic lies 5.5 miles from the water. Hartford is the closest city, 34 miles away. The line between counties passes nearby, which can change who manages the water.

• Where to Fish on Powers Lake

  Nothing in our records gives a depth for this one. The old creek line under the surface is the feature worth finding. Standing timber shows when the level drops, and fish sit against it. Records held for Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region cover bluegill, bowfin, white perch and alewife. Some of the species recorded here are protected or tightly regulated, so check what may be targeted before you fish. At Powers Lake the first feature you find is worth twenty minutes.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Between January at about 28°F and July at about 71°F, the water has a wide range to work through. Mild ends to the year keep the season long. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. November and March are the quiet, comfortable months to be out. Anyone fishing Powers Lake regularly works to that calendar.

• Tackle & Baits

  Public data does not answer the access question here. A ramp at Powers Lake Boat Launch is mapped half a mile away. Public data has parking about half a mile from the shore. Facilities include toilets around half a mile from here. Local rules can differ across the county line, so check where you stand. Rules for boats are stricter than rules for the bank in many places. Darrow Pond at 1.1 miles is the sensible second choice. Nothing here settles the position at Powers Lake for certain.