Bluegill is recorded in 12 of the 16 spots within 75 minutes of Torrington. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Bluegill peaks around Torrington in March, April, May, June, July, August, and September. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Bluegill near Torrington
1. Bantam Lake
Bantam Lake is a 15-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Bantam Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Bantam Lake closest to downtown (≈ 9.3 mi). Public access on Bantam Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 24 ft. Recorded here: Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, and Bluegill.
115 min · 8.7 miBantam Lake
Northwest Hills
max 24 ft · surveyed
Water page2. Lake Winchester
Lake Winchester is a 17-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Winchester Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Winchester closest to downtown (≈ 7.6 mi). Public access on Lake Winchester: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 16 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Bluegill, and Rock Bass.
3. Highland Lake
Highland Lake is a 15-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Highland Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Highland Lake closest to downtown (≈ 8.6 mi). Public access on Highland Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Rock Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
4. Lake Candlewood
Lake Candlewood is a 49-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Candlewood Lake (Lattins Cove) Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Candlewood closest to downtown (≈ 29.2 mi). Public access on Lake Candlewood: 3 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Bluegill.
5. Lake Zoar
Lake Zoar is a 49-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Lake Zoar Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Zoar closest to downtown (≈ 26.4 mi). Public access on Lake Zoar: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 64 ft. Recorded here: Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, and Brook Silverside.
6. Lake Lillinonah
Lake Lillinonah is a 53-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Lake Lillinonah Boat Launch, the public ramp on Lake Lillinonah closest to downtown (≈ 25.1 mi). Public access on Lake Lillinonah: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Largemouth Bass.
