Guide To Fishing At Lake Zoar

AKA: Zoar Lake, Zoar Reservoir

Populated with a wide variety of fish species, Lake Zoar is a 910-acre lake in the southwest corner of Connecticut. There are 23 miles of shoreline to explore while chasing bass, catfish, crappie, trout, perch, pike and several sunfish species.

Fishing from the bank is popular here, as well as fishing from canoes, kayaks and fishing boats. Be aware of speed limits for boating here. Access is easy via parks and public facilities located around the lake. Kettletown State Park, which closes from early September to mid May annually, and Jackson Cove Park (day-use only) is closed from November 15th to March 15th. Both parks are located on the northeast side of the lake.

What to fish for...

Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, bluegill, green sunfish, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, rock bass, white perch, yellow perch and northern pike at Lake Zoar in Connecticut.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Zoar

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Zoar Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: YES

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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Lake Zoar Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, northeast side, off Scout 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

Kettletown State Park Campground - 203 264-5678

Lake Zoar CT Map - Fishing & Camping Areas

Lake Video

Contact Information

Lake Zoar
Kettletown State Park Campground
1400 Georges Hill Rd
Southbury, CT 06488
203 264-5678

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