Freshwater fishing near Norwich

10 freshwater spots within 75 minutes of Norwich, each with a full TripsQuick page.

The closest by road is Gardner Lake, 14 minutes away.

Lakes 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.

114 min · 8.9 mi

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Gardner Lake

Southeastern Connecticut

Gardner Lake Boat Launch4

max 36 ft · surveyed

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2. Mansfield Hollow Lake

Mansfield Hollow Lake is a 33-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Mansfield Hollow Dam Boat Launch, the public ramp on Mansfield Hollow Lake closest to downtown (≈ 17.6 mi). Public access on Mansfield Hollow Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 21 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Northern Pike, Banded Killifish, and Pumpkinseed.

333 min · 21 mi

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Mansfield Hollow Lake

Capitol

Mansfield Hollow Dam Boat Launch4

max 21 ft · surveyed

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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.

449 min · 42.2 mi

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Lake Chaubunagungamaug

Worcester

Webster Lake9

max 45 ft · surveyed

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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.

637 min · 23.9 mi

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Wangumbaug Lake

Capitol

Coventry Lake Boat Launch4

max 36 ft · surveyed

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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.

740 min · 21 mi

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Bashan Lake

Lower Connecticut River Valley

Bashan Lake Boat Launch3

max 45 ft · surveyed

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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.

867 min · 59.9 mi

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Lake Quinsigamond

Worcester

Lake Quinsigamond (Flint Pond)7

max 85 ft · surveyed

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Reservoirs near Norwich

7. 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.

228 min · 21.1 mi

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Rogers Lake

Lower Connecticut River Valley

Rogers Lake Boat Launch6

max 60 ft · surveyed

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8. 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.

528 min · 16.8 mi

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Beach Pond

Northeastern Connecticut

Beach Pond Boat Launch4

max 60 ft · surveyed

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9. Mashapaug Pond

Mashapaug Pond is a 64-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Mashapaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 33.3 mi). Public access on Mashapaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye.

964 min · 39.1 mi

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Mashapaug Pond

Northeastern Connecticut

Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch4

max 35 ft · surveyed

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10. Manchaug Pond

Manchaug Pond is a 63-minute drive from downtown Norwich. Launch at Manchaug Pond, the public ramp on Manchaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 42.3 mi). Public access on Manchaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and Northern Pike.