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Author:
imsafanct
Date:
Jun 11, 2014
Subject:
Largemouth/Smallmouth lake recommendations
Message:
For our next trip, we'd like to fish a lake (we've had our fill of river adventures for a bit) around central CT where we can enjoy some good largemouth and smallmouth fishing in one body of water. I live in Glastonbury and Bill lives in Portland and I'm truthfully not interested in driving more than an hour to get to a fishing spot. We hit Bashan Lake earlier this year and I did great with largemouths, and though there are smallmouth there, I want to say I remember reading somewhere that the smallmouth action isn't that great there. Some ideas coming to mind are Rainbow Reservoir and or Coventry Lake. I'd prefer a clearer, less-weedy body of water, but I'll try anywhere that comes with a good recommendation. I fished Gardner Lake in Salem years ago with no luck. I also think I remember reading that Gardner is a tough place to fish. To be even more honest, we're looking for an easy day on the water. No fighting the current, fighting prop-eating rocks, no long journeys/boat rides, etc. We just want to fish. And we'd prefer to be at a place where we catch both largemouth and smallies. Eventually we'll get to Bantam Lake and go for our favorite three species (LMB, SMB and NP) but an almost two hour drive each way is not what we're into at the moment. Mashapaug sounds interesting, if not close? Any thoughts? Thanks as always, -Eric
Author:
anointed130
Date:
Jun 11, 2014
Message:
I think Lower Bolton has those species your looking for.
Author:
AVec80X
Date:
Jun 12, 2014
Message:
Mashapaug is great! I live in Portland and it's an hour drive going Rt 17 to Rt 2 to 84, not too bad. Shoot for a weekday if you go! The place is mobbed with boaters, swimmers, etc. on the weekend and there is a $15 non-resident admission fee at the gate.
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