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Algonquin State Forest Lake

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Connecticut, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

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General info

Algonquin State Forest Lake is a lake located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Chain pickerel.

Location

41°56′37.4″N 73°06′3.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Algonquin State Forest Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Algonquin State Forest Lake, CT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Connecticut can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 26th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streams

Open year-round

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°56′37.4″N 73°06′3.8″W
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Cities nearby

Winsted

2.1 miles away

Riverton

4.5 miles away

Pleasant Valley

6.1 miles away

Torrington

7.6 miles away

New Hartford Center

7.8 miles away

Northwest Harwinton

11.6 miles away

Collinsville

12.6 miles away

Canton Valley

13.0 miles away

Falls Village

13.1 miles away

Canaan

13.4 miles away

Cornwall

13.8 miles away

Granby

13.8 miles away

West Simsbury

14.0 miles away

North Granby

14.1 miles away

West Cornwall

14.4 miles away

Simsbury

15.0 miles away

Weatogue

15.5 miles away

Simsbury Center

15.5 miles away

Salmon Brook

15.9 miles away

Avon

16.5 miles away

Bantam

16.8 miles away

Tariffville

17.3 miles away

Terryville

19.0 miles away

Bloomfield

19.8 miles away

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FAQ about Algonquin State Forest Lake fishing

Algonquin State Forest Lake is a lake located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°56′37.4″N 73°06′3.8″W
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