Brown Trout 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, Brown Trout peaks around Hartford in April, May, and June. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Hartford
1. Wangumbaug Lake
Wangumbaug Lake is a 29-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Coventry Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Wangumbaug Lake closest to downtown (≈ 18.7 mi). Public access on Wangumbaug Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye.
2. 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.
3. Gardner Lake
Gardner Lake is a 40-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Gardner Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Gardner Lake closest to downtown (≈ 29.5 mi). Public access on Gardner Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook 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. 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.
6. Highland Lake
Highland Lake is a 43-minute drive from downtown Hartford. Launch at Highland Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Highland Lake closest to downtown (≈ 23.8 mi). Public access on Highland Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Rock Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
