Rainbow Trout is recorded in 8 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, Rainbow Trout peaks around Norwich in January, February, October, November, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Peak”.
Where to catch Rainbow 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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Lake Quinsigamond
Lake Quinsigamond is a 67-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Lake Quinsigamond (Flint Pond), the public ramp on Lake Quinsigamond closest to downtown (≈ 52.6 mi). Public access on Lake Quinsigamond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 85 ft. Recorded here: Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass, and Atlantic Salmon.
