Brown Trout is recorded in 5 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, Brown Trout peaks around Bridgeport in April, May, and June. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Bridgeport
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Lake Saltonstall
Lake Saltonstall is a 36-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Surveyed depths reach 110 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, and Walleye.
4. Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake is a 65-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Rogers Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Rogers Lake closest to downtown (≈ 48.1 mi). Public access on Rogers Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Trout.
5. Highland Lake
Highland Lake is a 68-minute drive from downtown Bridgeport. Launch at Highland Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Highland Lake closest to downtown (≈ 51.6 mi). Public access on Highland Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Rock Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
