From Torrington, 16 waters from our guide are no more than 75 minutes away by road — 10 reservoirs, 5 lakes and 1 bay or estuary. 1 of them is salt or brackish water, 15 fresh. Our records list no fewer than 27 species of fish for them.

The shortest drive: Bantam Lake, 15 min

The closest water to Torrington is Bantam Lake, 15 min (8.7 mi) away by road. The drive time is measured to the ramp: Boat ramp — Bantam Lake.

Also within a short drive:

Launching near Torrington: 35 ramps

Around Torrington you will find 35 boat ramps, 21 fishing piers and 48 shore-fishing spots on the waters in this guide. Nearest to the center for launching: Winchester Lake Boat Launch on Lake Winchester, roughly 7.6 mi as the crow flies. For fishing without a boat, the closest pier is The Sound School Pier and Walkway on Long Island Sound, about 37.1 mi from the center.

What bites near Torrington: Bluegill first

Bluegill turns up in more of these waters than any other fish: 12 of 16. It is followed by Brown Trout (10), Rainbow Trout (9), Smallmouth Bass (6) and Largemouth Bass (6).

Where to find them closest to town:

  • Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass: Bantam Lake, 15 min (8.7 mi)
  • Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout: Highland Lake, 15 min (11 mi)

Where to start: Bantam Lake

These 3 waters lead our list for Torrington, ranked by distance, depth data, fish records and access:

  • Bantam Lake: 967 acres, 5 fish species on record, max depth 24 ft (surveyed), 4 ramps and 9,529 fish stocked.
  • Lake Winchester (reservoir): 260 acres, 4 fish species on record, max depth 16 ft (surveyed), 1 ramp and 9,200 fish stocked.
  • Long Island Sound (estuary): 801,802 acres, 9 fish species on record, max depth 383 ft (surveyed) and 354 ramps.

Deepest nearby: Long Island Sound, 383 ft

Long Island Sound has the greatest depth on our map near here, 383 ft (surveyed). It is followed by Colebrook River Lake (130 ft), Lake Saltonstall (110 ft) and Lake Candlewood (80 ft). Maximum depths are known for all 16 waters.

Stocking records around Torrington

12 waters here have stocked fish on record, led by Washining Lake (58,200 fish), Bantam Lake (9,529 fish) and Highland Lake (9,300 fish).

1 campground near the water

One campground sits by the waters around Torrington. It is Southwestern Ct. Girl Scouts Council-Camp Topside (26.6 mi, by Lake Candlewood).