Fishing Wononscopomuc Lake

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Wononscopomuc Lake, CT

Popular Fish Species Wononscopomuc Lake, CT

Wononscopomuc Lake Popular Fish - Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass Fishing

Wononscopomuc Lake is a popular bass fishing lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 3 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options.

Wononscopomuc Lake Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Wononscopomuc Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

Wononscopomuc Lake Popular Fish - Chain Pickerel

Chain Pickerel Fishing

Chain pickerel prefer to weedy areas of lakes and rivers. They ambush baitfish and sunfish which requires cover for them to hide within. Submerged aquatic vegetation, brush, fallen tree limbs, or structures such as rock piles, bridge pilings, rip-rap, or debris. Wononscopomuc Lake has a nice population of these toothy critters, many approaching 30 inches and exceeding 5 pounds. Unlike many freshwater fish species, chain pickerel do not school up. They tend to be loners. Once you catch one, find other, spots with similar cover and depth to fish. Flashy spoons, live minnows, and bait-imitating crankbaits all work well. For added excitement, try fishing topwater lures over vegetation areas. Topwater lures that mimic wounded baitfish are very tempting to these predators.

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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Wononscopomuc Lake in Connecticut.

A beautiful setting is just the first of many traits you'll come to enjoy when you visit Wononscopomuc Lake, a 350-acre lake located in the far northwest corner of the state at Lakeville.

One of the popular fish species found in Wononscopomuc Lake is trout. The lake is stocked with both rainbow trout and brown trout, making it an ideal spot for trout fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can try various techniques such as fly fishing, spin casting, or bait fishing to entice these prized game fish. The cooler months, particularly spring and fall, tend to provide excellent fishing opportunities as the water temperatures are more favorable for trout.

In addition to trout, Wononscopomuc Lake is also home to other fish species such as largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and various panfish species including perch and sunfish.

Anglers can explore 3 miles of shoreline in search of trout, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, yellow perch and sunfish. Salisbury Town Grove is a good place to start your visit as it has docks, beaches, a jetty for fishing from the bank, and a boat launch ramp. Boat motors are limited to 10 HP or less, so the lake is popular for kayaks, rowboats and canoes.

Primary fish species residing in Wononscopomuc Lake

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Wononskopomuc Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: YES

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Salisbury Town Grove Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Ethan Allen Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking. This ramp often closes for periods of time due to excessive vegetation growth.