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
Nepaug Reservoir
Capitol County, Connecticut · about 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this afternoon.
About Nepaug Reservoir
Nepaug Reservoir spreads over about 760 acres in Capitol County, Connecticut. It was made by Nepaug Dam on the Nepaug River. Nepaug Reservoir, on the Nepaug River, is a Metropolitan District Commission water-supply impoundment.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.4 miles. Its surface is about 480 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Collinsville, is about 1 miles east. Bristol, the nearest city, is about 8 miles south.
- Size
- About 760 acres (1.2 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.4 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 480 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Nepaug Dam, Nepaug River
- County
- Capitol County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 7 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 9 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
Lakes like Nepaug Reservoir in Connecticut usually hold smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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 Nepaug Reservoir
- Collinsvilleabout 1 mi east
- Canton Valleyabout 2.4 mi northeast
- New Hartford Centerabout 4 mi north
- Avonabout 5.2 mi east
- Bristolnearest city, about 8 mi south
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Questions about Nepaug Reservoir
What fish are in Nepaug Reservoir?
Lakes like Nepaug 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 Nepaug 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 Nepaug Reservoir?
About 760 acres, with about 8.4 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Nepaug Reservoir?
Collinsville is about 1 miles east; Canton Valley is about 2.4 miles northeast.
What is the water temperature at Nepaug Reservoir today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Nepaug Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
