Brown Trout is recorded in 9 of the 13 spots within 75 minutes of Norwich. 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 Norwich in April, May, and June. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Norwich
1. Gardner Lake
Gardner Lake is a 14-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Gardner Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Gardner Lake closest to downtown (≈ 7.9 mi). Public access on Gardner Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Walleye.
2. Rogers Lake
Rogers Lake is a 28-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Rogers Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Rogers Lake closest to downtown (≈ 16 mi). Public access on Rogers Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Black Crappie, Bluegill, and Brown Trout.
3. Lake Chaubunagungamaug
Lake Chaubunagungamaug is a 49-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Webster Lake, the public ramp on Lake Chaubunagungamaug closest to downtown (≈ 37.1 mi). Public access on Lake Chaubunagungamaug: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 45 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Atlantic Salmon, and Smallmouth Bass.
4. Beach Pond
Beach Pond is a 28-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Beach Pond Boat Launch, the public ramp on Beach Pond closest to downtown (≈ 14.6 mi). Public access on Beach Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout, and Walleye.
5. Wangumbaug Lake
Wangumbaug Lake is a 37-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Coventry Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Wangumbaug Lake closest to downtown (≈ 20.6 mi). Public access on Wangumbaug Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye.
6. Bashan Lake
Bashan Lake is a 40-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Bashan Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Bashan Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.2 mi). Public access on Bashan Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 45 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
