Guide To Fishing At Mashapaug Lake
AKA: Mashapaug Pond

Trout are a favorite species of most anglers at Mashapaug Lake, a 300-acre lake located in northeast Connecticut. There are about 4 miles of shoreline, most of which is only accessible only from a boat, kayak or canoe. In addition to trout, the lake has nice populations of bass, crappie, walleye, perch, sunfish and chain pickerel.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch and chain pickerel at Mashapaug Lake in Connecticut.
Primary fish species residing in Mashapaug Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Mashapaug Lake Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Mashapaug Pond Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, off Bigelow Brook Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Click here for a Connecticut Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Beaver Pines Campground - 860 974-0110
Nipmuck State Forest Campground - 860 424-3630
Mashapaug Lake CT Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Mashapaug Lake
Nipmuck State Forest
166 Chestnut Hill Rd
Stafford, CT 06076
860 424-3630
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Fishing for trout, bass, crappie, walleye, perch, sunfish and chain pickerel, at Mashapaug Lake, in northeast CT.