The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Barkhamsted Reservoir
Northwest Hills County, Connecticut · 2,690 acres (4.2 sq mi)
41°F water, calm tomorrow morning.
About Barkhamsted Reservoir
Barkhamsted Reservoir is a reservoir in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, covering 2,690 acres. It was made by Saville Dam on the Farmington River. Barkhamsted Reservoir, impounded by Saville Dam on the East Branch of the Farmington River, is a Metropolitan District Commission water supply.
It stretches about 8.3 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 22 miles. At about 530 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Barkhamsted lies about 1.6 miles to the southeast. The closest city is West Hartford, about 15 miles away.
- Size
- 2,690 acres (4.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 22 miles
- End to end
- About 8.3 miles
- Elevation
- About 530 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Saville Dam, Farmington River
- County
- Northwest Hills County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 8 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Connecticut, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 41°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- SlowSmallmouth bass
Cold. Slow presentations on deep rock.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:39 am · sunset 4:32 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Barkhamsted Reservoir
- Barkhamstedabout 1.6 mi southeast
- New Hartford Centerabout 2.3 mi south
- Granvilleabout 4.4 mi northeast
- Winstedabout 5.1 mi southwest
- West Hartfordnearest city, about 15 mi southeast
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Questions about Barkhamsted Reservoir
What fish are in Barkhamsted Reservoir?
Lakes like Barkhamsted Reservoir usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Barkhamsted Reservoir?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Barkhamsted Reservoir?
2,690 acres, with about 22 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Barkhamsted Reservoir?
Barkhamsted is about 1.6 miles southeast; New Hartford Center is about 2.3 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Barkhamsted Reservoir today?
The surface was about 41°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Barkhamsted Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
