Lake Lillinonah
Lake Lillinonah is a lake in Connecticut. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Largemouth Bass and Muskellunge.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Flathead Catfish.
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Lake Lillinonah is a manmade lake located in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven counties of Western Connecticut, approximately 60 miles (97 km) northeast of New York City. It is the second largest lake in Connecticut, smaller only than Candlewood Lake. The lake is bordered by six towns: Brookfield, Bridgewater, Newtown, New Milford, Roxbury, and Southbury. It was formed in 1955 by impoundment of the Housatonic River and the Shepaug River by the Shepaug Dam which was built by the Connecticut Light and Power Company. Some of the most expensive real estate in the Greater Danbury area is located on the shores of the lake, in the towns of Brookfield, Bridgewater and Newtown.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Lillinonah?
Popular catches here include Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Common Carp.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Lillinonah?
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 Lake Lillinonah?
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Lillinonah right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 39%.