Western Connecticut County · reservoir · 5,127 acres
Lake Candlewood
1 stocking on record · CT DEEP
Lake Candlewood is a reservoir in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 13, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CT DEEP; 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
Rain
75°
66°
9 mph
63%
Fri
Overcast
80°
63°
6 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
82°
64°
8 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 13 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Squantz Pond2.0 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
- Forest Lake2.0 mi
- Ball Pond Brook2.6 mi
- Disbrow Pond2.7 mi
- Short Woods Brook2.7 mi
- Green Pond3.5 mi
- Glen Brook3.2 mi
- Margerie Lake Reservoir3.6 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.
Lake Candlewood fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Candlewood?+
Lake Candlewood is stocked with Trout in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut, most recently on Mar 13, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Candlewood?+
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 Lake Candlewood?+
Lake Candlewood is a reservoir in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Mar 13, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.