Best fishing near Manchester
16 fishing spots · 16 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best fishing near Manchester, Connecticut — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 16 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
R⛰
#1
Reservoir Number 2
36.4 mi away
Reservoir Number 2 is a popular fishing destination in Connecticut, USA. The reservoir is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, yellow…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
S⛰
#2
Seymour Reservoir Number 2
36.6 mi away
Seymour Reservoir Number 2, located in Connecticut, USA, is a popular fishing spot for anglers of all levels. The reservoir is known for its wide variety of fish species…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
C⛰
#3
Carrington Pond
37.3 mi away
Carrington Pond is a popular fishing destination in Connecticut, USA, attracting anglers with its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and yellow…
Why 75: resort size & terrain
75Top-rated
R⛰
#4
Reservoir Number 1
36.6 mi away
Reservoir number 1 in Connecticut is a popular fishing spot, known for its abundance of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, pickerel, and perch. The area is surrounded by lush…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
S⛰
#5
Seymour Reservoir Number 1
36.6 mi away
Seymour Reservoir Number 1 is a popular fishing area in Connecticut, USA. Anglers can catch a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, yellow perch, bluegill, and…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
B⛰
#6
Baker Cove
38.7 mi away
Baker Cove fishing area is located in Connecticut, USA, and is known for its abundance of fish species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, white perch, and catfish. Nearby…
Why 63: resort size & terrain
63Solid
G⛰
#7
Great Brook Reservoir
Good
28.8 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers Likely · 76°F · 7 mph wind
Great Brook Reservoir fishing area is located in Connecticut, USA. This fishing spot is well known for its abundant population of largemouth bass, crappie, yellow perch, and…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
Q⛰
#8
Quillinan Reservoir
Fair
39.9 mi away
· Water 68°F · warming for trout· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 75°F · 9 mph wind
The Quillinan Reservoir is a small lake located in Connecticut, USA. The lake is stocked with trout and bass, making it a popular destination for anglers. There are also nearby…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
L⛰
#9
Lake Quassapaug
Good
36.0 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers then Showers · 72°F · 8 mph wind
Lake Quassapaug is a popular fishing destination in Connecticut, USA, with a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, panfish, and…
Why 48: live conditions (good)
48Rated
T⛰
#10
Toms Creek
Good
34.2 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 76°F · 7 mph wind
Toms Creek in Connecticut is a popular fishing destination for trout enthusiasts. The area is known for its abundant population of brown and rainbow trout. There are also…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
T⛰
#11
Trout Hatchery
Good
31.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Mostly Cloudy then Showers Likely · 79°F · 7 mph wind
The Trout Hatchery Brook in Riverton, CT, is a popular stream-fed trout fishing area stocked regularly with brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Best fishing is near the hatchery…
Why 44: live conditions (good)
44Rated
L⛰
#12
Lake Wintergreen
Good
36.3 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 76°F · 8 mph wind
Lake Wintergreen is a popular fishing destination located in Hamden, Connecticut. The lake's fish species include bass, trout, sunfish, and catfish, making it a great spot for all…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
P⛰
#13
Papermill Pond
Good
39.1 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers then Showers · 74°F · 8 mph wind
The Papermill Pond fishing area is located in New Milford, Connecticut. The pond is stocked with trout, bass, and panfish, making it a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts…
Why 39: live conditions (good)
39Rated
L⛰
#14
Lower Fulton Park Pond
Good
29.7 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Chance Showers then Showers · 72°F · 8 mph wind
Lower Fulton Park Pond is a small fishing area located in Waterbury, Connecticut. The pond is stocked with trout and bass, making it a popular spot for anglers. Nearby activities…
Why 37: live conditions (good)
37Rated
Fishing near Manchester
The Manchester area has 16 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best fishing near Manchester
How are these fishing spots ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.