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Colebrook River Lake

, Connecticut

Colebrook River Lake in Colebrook is an 826-acre Army Corps of Engineers reservoir with a trailered public launch. The DEEP guide lists trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and white catfish; a CT or MA license is accepted.

N2 mi
Air temp Not available right now.
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Surface area826 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Largemouth Bass●●●○○

Smallmouth Bass●●●○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Colebrook River Lake launchPublic
    Trailered launch run by the US Army Corps of Engineers; 24 parking spaces; 20 mph limit.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

SpeciesMin sizeDaily limit
Largemouth/Smallmouth Bass12-16 in slot6/day, only 2 at 16 in or longer
Trout9 in5/day (catch and release Mar 1 to second Saturday of April)

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Bass slot rule applies: 12-16 inch bass, 6 per day, only 2 may be 16 inches or longer.
  • Live alewife and herring bait is banned.
  • 20 mph speed limit applies.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.