Fishing Quaddick Reservoir
AKA: Quaddick State Park Reservoir
Popular Fish Species Quaddick Reservoir, CT
Northern Pike Fishing
Big northern pike are thriving in the cool waters of Quaddick Reservoir. This year they are being caught in good numbers with an occasional giant. April and May are the best months of the year for northern pike fishing here. They are extremely active when feeding and they can catch and eat pretty much any food source in the lake. Northerns are very agile and powerful, plus they have big mouths with very sharp teeth. Summer can be spotty but pike are caught all through the summer. Fall can also be good sometimes stretching into October. Large, flashy lures that mimic the bait they prey upon are great lures for northerns. Trolling along weed edges can often entice strikes. Portable fish finders can also be a big help. Throughout the season, effective lures include spoons, spinners, and crankbaits, particularly those with bright colors or metallic finishes to attract the pike's attention. Additionally, big flies, soft plastic swimbaits and jerkbaits can be successful, especially when retrieved erratically to mimic wounded prey.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Quaddick Reservoir. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.
Largemouth Bass Fishing
Quaddick Reservoir is considered a good bass fishing lake by locals and tournament anglers alike. While fishing success can vary day to day, overall it's a good bass lake. Fishing for bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. Bass often move shallow and become aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time.
Quaddick Reservoir Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, chain pickerel and northern pike at Quaddick Reservoir in Connecticut.
During season, the beaches and boat ramp at Quaddick State Park draw locals and visitors alike to Quaddick Reservoir. This 408-acre lake in northeast Connecticut, 3 miles east of Thompson is a great destination for boating and fishing.
One of the popular fish species found in Quaddick Reservoir is largemouth bass. In addition to largemouth bass, it is also home to northern pike, chain pickerel, and various panfish species including yellow perch and sunfish.
There are about a dozen miles of shoreline to cruise, sightsee and cast to. Some sections are accessible for bank fishing. The lake is a popular venue for bass tournaments, as the fishing is good for bass, as well as for crappie, sunfish and pike.
Primary fish species residing in Quaddick Reservoir
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Quaddick Reservoir Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NO
RV Hookups: NO
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Quaddick State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Quaddick Town Farm Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.
Fishing Guides On Quaddick Reservoir
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
No camping or RV parks are close by.
Quaddick Reservoir CT Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Quaddick Reservoir
Quaddick Reservoir Boat Launch
818 Quaddick Town Farm Rd
Thompson, CT 06277
860 928-6121
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Quaddick Reservoir in CT
CONNECTICUT
Fishing for bass, crappie, sunfish and pike in northeast CT.
