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Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake)

Connecticut, United States

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Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) fishing reports

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Yellow perch

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Chain pickerel

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Yellow perch

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General info

Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) is a lake located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Yellow perch.

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41Β°38β€²59.8β€³N 72Β°50β€²20.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Plainville Reservoir (Crescent 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 species as of April 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Plainville

1.9 miles away

New Britain

3.3 miles away

Southington

3.8 miles away

Berlin

4.2 miles away

Farmington

5.4 miles away

Bristol

5.7 miles away

Newington

6.1 miles away

Wolcott

7.7 miles away

Meriden

8.2 miles away

Rocky Hill

9.1 miles away

West Hartford

9.2 miles away

Wethersfield

9.4 miles away

Cromwell

9.4 miles away

Plymouth

9.7 miles away

Avon

9.8 miles away

Cheshire

10.1 miles away

Hartford

11.3 miles away

Middletown

11.8 miles away

Waterbury

12.0 miles away

Wallingford

13.3 miles away

East Hartford

13.9 miles away

Bloomfield

14.2 miles away

Watertown

14.6 miles away

Simsbury

15.4 miles away

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FAQ about Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) fishing

Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) is a lake located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°38β€²59.8β€³N 72Β°50β€²20.2β€³W
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The most common species in Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) are:
  • Largemouth bass - 166 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 55 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Yellow perch - 41 members reported to have caught this fish
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