Western Connecticut County · reservoir · 9 acres
Forest Lake
Forest Lake is a reservoir in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Connecticut's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
78°
62°
6 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
81°
63°
9 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
84°
66°
12 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Short Woods Brook0.9 mi
- Disbrow Pond1.1 mi
- Ball Pond Brook1.6 mi
- Margerie Lake Reservoir2.0 mi
- Lake Candlewood2.0 mistocked Mar 13, 2026
- Merton Mill Pond2.1 mi
- Squantz Pond2.7 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- East Lake Reservoir2.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Forest Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Forest Lake?+
Yes — Connecticut requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Forest Lake?+
Forest Lake is a reservoir in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.