Connecticut Bass Report

[fish2keel]

Hey guys! Fishing is starting to pick up it seems here in connecticut. I am just south of hartford, in Cromwell and mostly fish Silver Lake in New Britain. Bass are moving to the lilles and the shallows, hitting mostly flukes and top water. Mostly 3 lbs in size although a 5 lb bass has been reported. 

 

I am looking for other places in the state. I would like to fish candlewood but only have a kayak and am nervous to hit candlewood with all the summer traffic. 

Anyone have suggestions and/or fishing reports for connecticut? 

 

Thanks!

[JustinCT]

Welcome!  I'm not too far from you, in Hebron.  I tend to fish lakes that are a little closer to me as my time is usually a little limited so I'm not all that familiar of the spots west of the river.  There are several electric only or speed restricted lakes that I'll fish to avoid the summer traffic.  I run a 19' Sprint boat but dealing with the jet skis, waterskiers, pleasure boaters etc... gets old.  Haven't fished Candlewood yet, I'll wait until after Labor Day before I do as it'll be less busy.  

 

I've been out 6-8 times and until this past weekend it's been slow for numbers but I have 3 fish over 4lbs already and one ran 6.25.  

 

Ct. River, Salmon River are a couple places not too far from you.  If you go to the Ct. River there are coves and tributaries you can head to which would help avoid excessive traffic.