Bluegill is recorded in 13 of the 20 spots within 75 minutes of Hartford. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Hartford in March, April, May, June, July, and August. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Hartford
1. Mansfield Hollow Lake
Mansfield Hollow Lake is a 41-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Mansfield Hollow Dam Boat Launch, the public ramp on Mansfield Hollow Lake closest to downtown (≈ 25.7 mi). Public access on Mansfield Hollow Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 21 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Northern Pike, Banded Killifish, and Pumpkinseed.
2. Lake Zoar
Lake Zoar is a 53-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Lake Zoar Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Zoar closest to downtown (≈ 37.3 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.
3. Mashapaug Pond
Mashapaug Pond is a 44-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Mashapaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 32.5 mi). Public access on Mashapaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye.
4. Middle Pond
Middle Pond is a 35-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Congamond Lakes (South Ramp), the public ramp on Middle Pond closest to downtown (≈ 18.3 mi). Public access on Middle Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
5. Bantam Lake
Bantam Lake is a 52-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Bantam Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Bantam Lake closest to downtown (≈ 29.2 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. Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake is a 54-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Rogers Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Rogers Lake closest to downtown (≈ 34.1 mi). Public access on Rogers Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Trout.
