Candlewood Lake (CT)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Candlewood Lake?

Lake Candlewood is renowned for its smallmouth bass fishing. This lake also contains Largemouth Bass, Brown and Rainbow Trout, Perch, Walleye, Crappie, and Bluegill. Being the largest, and to many the best fishery in the state, Candlewood gets a lot of attention. Many people find Candlewood Lake to be a challenging fishery due to this pressure. There is a host of shore fishing opportunities in addition to multiple boat ramps.

Q: What is Candlewood Lake's size, depth, and clarity?

Candlewood Lake is a 5127.35 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Candlewood Lake?

Candlewood Lake contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Crappie, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Trout.

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Largemouth Bass2

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Spring (Current)2

Candlewood Lake Fishing Reports for Spring Largemouth Bass

15 Reports on Candlewood Lake

2 Reports for Largemouth Bass + Spring

Bob B
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Pre-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Finesse Jigs
- Structure
  Boulders
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Finesse Jigs in Spring (Pre-Spawn) (Boulders)
Boulders on deep flats. Had a mixed bag of lmb and smb
Bob recommended this gear for Candlewood Lake, CT
Hotbait
Missile Baits Ike's Micro Jig 3/16 oz / Green Pumpkin
$6.99
Z-Man TRD CrawZ Green Pumpkin / 2 1/2"
Out of Stock
BC Fishing Co
Bronze Ambassador
6/10/22
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Structure Jigs
- Structure
  Docks
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Structure Jigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Docks)
The Lil' Magnum is hard to beat on any grass lake. Falls fast, comes through grass, and is small. Largemouth and smallmouth will smash this jig with the right trailer.
Derek recommended this gear for Candlewood Lake, CT
Hotbait
Beast Coast Tungsten Lil' Magnum Jig 3/8 oz / Melon Juice
Out of Stock

All Other Fishing Reports for Candlewood Lake

BC Fishing Co
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Grass Jigs
- Structure
  Submerged Vegetation
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Grass Jigs in Summer (Submerged Vegetation)
This bait has been a regional favorite since it was released. Find a deep grass edge and flip this bait along it.... you can go all the way down to a 1/4 Oz weight if you don't need the reaction,... Read More
Derek recommended this gear for Candlewood Lake, CT
Hotbait
Beast Coast Flippin' Delight 3.8 Pumpkin Gill / 3 4/5"
$4.69