Brown Trout is recorded in 10 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, Brown Trout peaks around Torrington in April, May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Brown Trout near Torrington
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Colebrook River Lake
Colebrook River Lake is a 24-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Surveyed depths reach 130 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Brook Trout.
4. Squantz Pond
Squantz Pond is a 57-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Candlewood Lake (Squantz Cove) Boat Launch, the public ramp on Squantz Pond closest to downtown (≈ 27 mi). Public access on Squantz Pond: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Walleye, Grass Carp, Bluegill, and Lake Trout.
5. Washining Lake
Washining Lake is a 44-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Twin Lakes Boat Launch, the public ramp on Washining Lake closest to downtown (≈ 21.2 mi). Public access on Washining Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 80 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Brook Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
6. Middle Pond
Middle Pond is a 45-minute drive from downtown Torrington. Launch at Congamond Lakes (South Ramp), the public ramp on Middle Pond closest to downtown (≈ 23.7 mi). Public access on Middle Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.
