Lake Candlewood Fishing near New Milford, Connecticut

Lake Candlewood is a reservoir located just 5.7 miles from New Milford, in Fairfield County, in the state of Connecticut, United States, near Chimney Point, CT. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including white catfish, pumpkinseed, smallmouth bass, white perch, rock bass, largemouth bass, perch, brook trout, panfish, brown trout, crappie and rainbow trout here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Lake Candlewood. Alternate names for this reservoir include Candlewood Lake.

Join us as we discuss the Connecticut Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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  "After a few unsuccessful trips here. We caught nice size bass here from shore by the baseball..." Hanover Pond

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