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Connecticut River Reservoir

Vermont
2.19 km²
44.3338, -71.9866
15 species
NHD {E1EE0750-3B65-474A-96B2-B00C8CA4FA89}
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About Connecticut River Reservoir

Connecticut River Reservoir is a natural lake or pond in Vermont, United States. It covers approximately 2.19 km² (541 acres). The lake centroid is located at 44.3338° N, 71.9866° W. 15 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 2 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
May – September
Ice-off through early fall
Natural lake
Medium
Great for a day trip
Species diversity
Diverse
15 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Connecticut River Reservoir

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 26m
Dawn10:24
Sunrise10:53
Sunset22:20
Dusk22:48

Bite windows today

  • Dawn09:54 – 11:53Excellent
  • Morning11:53 – 16:36Good
  • Midday16:36 – 19:20Calm
  • Afternoon19:20 – 21:20Good
  • Dusk21:20 – 23:18Excellent
  • Night23:18 – 09:54Good
Moon: 12% · waning↑ 07:25

Fish species

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Gear & tips for rainbow trout

Rod
5- to 7-weight fly rod
Sage X
Vision XO
Loop Q
Reel
5/6-weight fly reel
Mainline
WF-5/6 floating line + intermediate
Leader
Tapered + 0.20 mm tippet
Lures / bait
  • Streamers
  • Egg patterns
  • Nymphs
  • Dry flies
  • Boobies
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Season
April–November (put-and-take year-round)
Time of day
All day
Tip

Put-and-take fishing is common. Vary your depth. Popular Swedish waters: Bunn, Sommen and many small stocked put-and-take ponds.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Connecticut River Reservoir?

Species you can expect in or near Connecticut River Reservoir include Lake Trout, Rainbow Trout, Crappie, Yellow Perch, Northern Pike, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, and others. The list is based on species present in Vermont waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Connecticut River Reservoir?

Connecticut River Reservoir covers approximately 2.19 square kilometres (541 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Connecticut River Reservoir located?

Connecticut River Reservoir is located in Vermont, United States, with its centroid at 44.3338°, -71.9866°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF