Best Brown Trout spots near Springfield

Brown Trout is recorded in 12 of the 18 spots within 75 minutes of Springfield. 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 Springfield in May, June, and July. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.

Where to catch Brown Trout near Springfield

1. Middle Pond

Middle Pond is a 19-minute drive from downtown Springfield. Launch at Congamond Lakes (South Ramp), the public ramp on Middle Pond closest to downtown (≈ 10.8 mi). Public access on Middle Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 40 ft. Recorded here: Rock Bass, Bluegill, Rainbow Trout, and Brown Trout.

119 min · 12.1 mi

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Middle Pond

Hampden

Congamond Lakes (South Ramp)4

max 40 ft · surveyed

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2. Mashapaug Pond

Mashapaug Pond is a 53-minute drive from downtown Springfield. Launch at Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Mashapaug Pond closest to downtown (≈ 24.5 mi). Public access on Mashapaug Pond: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 35 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye.

253 min · 31.1 mi

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Mashapaug Pond

Northeastern Connecticut

Mashapaug Lake Boat Launch4

max 35 ft · surveyed

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3. Wangumbaug Lake

Wangumbaug Lake is a 55-minute drive from downtown Springfield. Launch at Coventry Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Wangumbaug Lake closest to downtown (≈ 27.3 mi). Public access on Wangumbaug Lake: 2 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 36 ft. Recorded here: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, and Walleye.

355 min · 32.4 mi

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Wangumbaug Lake

Capitol

Coventry Lake Boat Launch4

max 36 ft · surveyed

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4. Stockbridge Bowl

Stockbridge Bowl is a 60-minute drive from downtown Springfield. Launch at Stockbridge Bowl, the public ramp on Stockbridge Bowl closest to downtown (≈ 41.1 mi). Public access on Stockbridge Bowl: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 50 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Bluegill, and Black Crappie.

460 min · 49 mi

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Stockbridge Bowl

Berkshire

Stockbridge Bowl8

max 50 ft · surveyed

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5. Hamilton Reservoir

Hamilton Reservoir is a 47-minute drive from downtown Springfield. Launch at Hamilton Reservoir, the public ramp on Hamilton Reservoir closest to downtown (≈ 22.5 mi). Public access on Hamilton Reservoir: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 20 ft. Recorded here: Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.

547 min · 27.3 mi

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Hamilton Reservoir

Hampden

Hamilton Reservoir5

max 20 ft · surveyed

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6. Highland Lake

Highland Lake is a 57-minute drive from downtown Springfield. Launch at Highland Lake Boat Launch, the public ramp on Highland Lake closest to downtown (≈ 28.3 mi). Public access on Highland Lake: 1 boat ramp. Surveyed depths reach 60 ft. Recorded here: Bluegill, Rock Bass, Brown Trout, and Rainbow Trout.