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Bantam Lake

Lake fishing  Connecticut · 06:34 - 19:01

Bantam Lake is a lake set in Connecticut. Anglers here fish mainly for Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Smallmouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
77°
Best day
Fri
79%
71°
Sat
81%
64°
Sun
85%
64°
Mon
84%
64°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
63°F
Wind
5 mph
Pressure
30.34 inHg → stable
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Dusk 17:46–19:46

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:50–17:50 Major period 03:50–05:50 Minor period 11:37–13:07 Minor period 20:34–22:04

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

18:00
63°
19:00
58°
20:00
56°
21:00
55°
22:00
54°
23:00
54°
00:00
54°
01:00
54°
02:00
54°
03:00
54°
04:00
54°
05:00
54°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
79%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike and Rainbow Trout.

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for smallmouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for smallmouth bass: Tube jig on rock.
Colour Clear water and good light: try brown, crawfish and natural tones for smallmouth bass.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Bantam Lake is the largest natural lake in Connecticut, covering 947 acres (383 ha) in the towns of Morris and Litchfield. Much of the land at the northern end of the lake, including the peninsula of Marsh Point, is protected by the White Memorial Foundation and home to a wide array of bird species. It is lined by campgrounds, camps for kids and has facilities for various water sports. The lake also has two public beaches, Morris Town Beach and Sandy Beach.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bantam Lake?

Popular catches here include Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Brook Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and Striped Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Bantam Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Bantam Lake?

Smallmouth Bass is generally most active around May-Jun, Sep-Oct. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Bantam Lake right now?

Right now Smallmouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 14%.