The Top 20 Lakes in Connecticut
Looking to visit the best lakes in Connecticut? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Connecticut’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 10, 2025
West Hartford Reservoir No. 1
Highlight • Lake
The West Hartford reservoirs have several paved and unpaved trails for biking and walking.
Info from the MDC: themdc.org/reservoirs
Info from the MDC: themdc.org/reservoirs
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South Norwalk Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Beautiful quick stretch across the water
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Bradley Hubbard Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
A 1.5-mile loop trail runs around this beautiful lake, and the New England Trail also runs along its shore. Anglers will also enjoy the reservoir, which is home to largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and bluegill.
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Parks Pond and Picnic Site
Highlight • Lake
Nice pond surrounded by woodlands. You cannot swim in the pond, but there is a picnic area nearby that you can use to take a break and enjoy great views of the water.
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Lake Waramaug State Park
Highlight • Lake
This is a tiny but highly scenic little park. The roads that circumnavigate Lake Warmaug are partially shaded and go right up to the water's edge, and the views out …
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View of Saugatuck Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
The Saugatuck Reservoir, an 827-acre manmade lake in Fairfield County, offers an angler's paradise just off the I-95 corridor. From Newtown Turnpike, you can catch beautiful views through the woods …
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Seville Dam
Highlight • Monument
Saville Dam, nestled near Barkhamsted, has a rich history dating back to its construction in the 1940s. This architectural marvel not only provides flood control but also offers breathtaking views …
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Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge
Highlight • Natural
The Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge is a 950-acre (384.5 ha) National Wildlife Refuge. It provides a protected habitat for many different types of birds and waterfowl.
The wetlands …
The wetlands …
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Godfrey Trail and Godfrey Pond
Highlight • Lake
Devils Den Preserve is the largest contiguous nature preserve in southwestern Connecticut. Woodlands, wetlands, streams, rocky outcrops, rugged north-south ridges. And Godfrey Lake, on whose scenic shore you can take some time for a little rest.
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Tarrywile Park
Highlight • Forest
Tarrywile Park spans 722 acres, with roughly 21 miles of hiking trails, two ponds, and a lake. Once a dairy farm and fruit orchard, there are several picnic areas and …
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West Thompson Dam
Highlight • Monument
Spanning 239 acres, this lake is great for paddling and fishing. The dam was built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1965, its capacity stands at 342 million gallons of flood water.
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