Northwest Hills County · reservoir · 386 acres
Lake Mc Donough
1 stocking on record · CT DEEP
Lake Mc Donough is a reservoir in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 15, 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
Drizzle
77°
66°
9 mph
63%
Fri
Overcast
81°
62°
8 mph
8%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
9 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Storehouse Brook0.9 mi
- Compensating Reservoir1.3 mi
- Beaver Brook1.2 mi
- Spruce Brook1.1 mi
- Hallock Brook1.6 mi
- Ratlum Brook1.8 mi
- Morgan Brook1.4 mistocked Mar 10, 2025
- West Branch Farmington River2.2 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 Mc Donough fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Mc Donough?+
Lake Mc Donough is stocked with Trout in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, most recently on Apr 15, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Mc Donough?+
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 Mc Donough?+
Lake Mc Donough is a reservoir in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.