Bluegill is recorded in 9 of the 10 spots within 75 minutes of Bridgeport. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Bridgeport in March, April, May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Bridgeport
1. Lake Zoar
Lake Zoar is a 24-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Lake Zoar Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Zoar closest to downtown (≈ 17.3 mi). Public access on Lake Zoar: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 64 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, and Brook Silverside.
2. Lake Lillinonah
Lake Lillinonah is a 34-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Lake Lillinonah (Pond Brook) Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Lillinonah closest to downtown (≈ 20.6 mi). Public access on Lake Lillinonah: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
3. Lake Candlewood
Lake Candlewood is a 44-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Candlewood Lake (Lattins Cove) Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Candlewood closest to downtown (≈ 22.3 mi). Public access on Lake Candlewood: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
4. Squantz Pond
Squantz Pond is a 58-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Candlewood Lake (Squantz Cove) Boat Launch, the public ramp on Squantz Pond closest to downtown (≈ 27 mi). Public access on Squantz Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Grass Carp, Bluegill, and Lake Trout.
5. Bantam Lake
Bantam Lake is a 62-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Bantam Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Bantam Lake closest to downtown (≈ 35.7 mi). Public access on Bantam Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 24 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
6. Lake Saltonstall
Lake Saltonstall is a 36-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Surveyed depths reach 110 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, and Walleye.
