Lakes & Ponds
Candlewood Lake
- 📍 New Fairfield / Danbury
- Fairfield County
- Western CT
- 🗺 Depth map
Surface5,420 acres
Max depth🔒 Pro
Connecticut’s largest lake at over 5,400 acres, formed by the Rocky River hydroelectric project. Renowned for trophy largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, and a year-round trout fishery fed by cold-water stockings.
Species
Access
- Trailered Boat Launch
- Cartop Boat Launch
- Shoreline Fishing Area
- Disabled / Mobility Access
Bathymetry / Depth Map
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Depth maps (6 panels) for Candlewood Lake
See drop-offs, humps, channels and contour lines before you launch.
Unlock with Angler Pro — $9.99/mo Already a member? Log inRegulations
Statewide regulations apply. Walleye: 18" min, 2/day. Year-round trout fishery with stockings.
CT Inland Fishing License required (16+). Trout & Salmon Stamp required to take trout and salmon.
Always confirm current rules with CT DEEP.
Amenities
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Amenities
3 amenities listed — parking, ramps, restrooms and more.
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- 🏆 Calico Bass(white/black crappie) — Catch & Release record: 19", Evan Kamoen (2016)
- 🏆 White Perch — Catch & Release record: 15.2", Jerry Feng (2022)
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