Little River

Adult supervision recommended. Restricted to children under 16 years old. Fishing season opens the third Saturday in April in CT. Children must obey the same rules as adults.

Read More

Webster Lake

Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is purportedly the second longest place name in the world. The Nipmuck Indian title is popularly translated as You fish on your side, I’ll fish on my side and nobody will fish in the middle.”It is the largest natural lake in southern New England at 1,442 acres with its deepest point at 45 feet. It originates as three spring-fed ponds that are joined by narrow channels. Webster Lake is noted for its clarity, with waters transparent to a depth of fifteen feet and is home to at least seventeen species of fish including American eel, smallmouth bass, and yellow bullheads. It is also stocked with brood salmon.Just a few turns off Route 395, access the lake from Memorial Beach Park on Memorial Beach Dr. During the summer there is a fee for parking.”

Read More

West Thompson Lake

Bass fishermen love this 200-acre lake created by impounding the Quinebaug River. The seasonal campground offers some sites with water and electricity. The 18-hole disc golf course is very popular. Hiking trails, boating, canoeing, restrooms with showers, and group picnic shelters are included in the amenities. Interpretive programs. Snowmobile use is permitted in winter.

Read More

Walker Pond – Wells State Park

The 1,400-acre park is a significant destination for campers and hikers. During summer months, Wells State park has an interpretive program that provides guided walks and hikes, recreational activities and evening campfire programs. Other activities include boating, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding trails, hunting (restrictions), mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and swimming (campground guests only). Restrooms available.

Read More

Black Pond

A small 72 acre pond with Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch fish.

Read More

Bigelow Hollow State Park

Along with the Nipmuck State Forest, Bigelow Hollow comprises 9,600 acres, creating one of the largest unbroken forest areas in CT. Bigelow Pond, Mashapaug Pond and Breakneck Pond provides recreational spots; Mashapaug Pond is over 300 acres. Boating, cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting (forest only), picnicking, pond fishing, scuba diving, and snowmobiling. Facilities include boat launches, picnic tables, and pit toilets.

Read More

Leadmine Pond

At its maximum depth, the pond is less than 50 feet deep. Its area is around 53 acres. Eleven species of fish populate this pond. Shore access is very limited. This is a sleepy, rustic pond perfect for nature lovers.

Read More

Bigelow Hollow State Park & Nipmuck State Forest

Rte. 171 entrance is at Bigelow Hollow State Park; Rte. 190 entrance is at the Laurel Sanctuary. Mountain Laurel is the Connecticut State Flower. Boating, cross-country skiing, hiking, hunting, letterboxing, picnicking, pond fishing, scuba diving, and snowmobiling. Facilities include a boat launch ramp, picnic tables, and pit toilets.

Read More

Lakeview Marine

Rent a stand-up paddleboard or kayak and paddle some of the 1,442 acres of the largest natural lake in southern New England. Launch from our marina – rentals are available…

Read More