Fishing Washining Lake
AKA: East Twin Lake
Popular Fish Species Washining Lake, CT
Largemouth Bass Fishing
East Twin Lake 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. In winter, when the ice is safe, bass can also be caught while fishing through the ice. 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.
Yellow Perch Fishing
Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at East Twin Lake. 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. They are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing as well. 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.
Chain Pickerel Fishing
Chain pickerel prefer to weedy areas of lakes and rivers. They ambush baitfish and sunfish which requires cover for them to hide within. Submerged aquatic vegetation, brush, fallen tree limbs, or structures such as rock piles, bridge pilings, rip-rap, or debris. East Twin Lake has a very healthy population of these toothy critters, many approaching 30 inches and exceeding 5 pounds. Unlike many freshwater fish species, chain pickerel do not school up. They tend to be loners. Once you catch one, find other, spots with similar cover and depth to fish. Flashy spoons, live minnows, and bait-imitating crankbaits all work well. For added excitement, try fishing topwater lures over vegetation areas. Topwater lures that mimic wounded baitfish are very tempting to these predators. When the lake freezes over, ice fishing can get very exciting with these big pike.
Washining Lake Fishing Video
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Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, black crappie, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, kokanee salmon and chain pickerel at Washining Lake in Connecticut.
The larger of the Twin Lakes, Washining Lake is a 570-acre lake located in the far northwest corner of the state, 3 miles west of North Cannan. This fishery offers bass addicts over three miles of shoreline to work in search of quality largemouth.
East Twin Lake, also known as Washining Lake, is a charming and scenic fishing destination located in Salisbury, Connecticut. One of the popular fish species found in East Twin Lake is trout. The lake is regularly stocked with rainbow trout and brown trout. In addition to trout, East Twin Lake is also home to largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and various panfish species including yellow perch and sunfish.
Boaters should know there is a 35 MPH speed limit on the lake. O'Hara's Landing Marina has a boat launch ramp, rental boats and bait. Nearby the marina along Twin Lakes Road, anglers can find areas for fishing from the bank.
Primary fish species residing in Washining Lake
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Washining Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: NEARBY
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: NEARBY
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
O'Hara's Landing Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, off Twin Lakes Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and gravel parking.
Marinas
O'Hara's Landing Marina
254 Twin Lakes Rd
Salisbury, CT 06068
860 824-7583
Fishing Guides On Washining Lake
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Fishing License
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lone Oak Campsites - 860 824-7051
Washining Lake CT Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Washining Lake
O'Hara's Landing Marina
254 Twin Lakes Rd
Salisbury, CT 06068
860 824-7583
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Fishing for bass, trout and salmon in northwest CT.
