Shenipsit Lake
532-acre reservoir in Tolland, Ellington and Vernon, CT. DEEP stocked brook and brown trout in 2025; boats are limited to those stored on site and ice fishing is prohibited.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Brown Trout
Stocked by DEEP in 2025
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Shenipsit Lake on-site boat storagePublicOnly boats stored on site are allowed; storage facility phone 860-875-1850Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee 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.
| Species | Min size | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Pike | 26 in. | 2 |
| Trout (brook, brown, rainbow, tiger, lake) | 9 in. | 5 |
| Kokanee | See Connecticut rules book ↗ | 5 |
| Black bass | 12 in. | 6 combined |
| Chain pickerel | 15 in. | 6 |
| Walleye | 18 in. | 2 |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Shenipsit Lake ↗Local tips
- Only boats stored on site may be used, so plan storage ahead.
- Ice fishing is prohibited.
- Live alewife, herring and shad may not be used as bait.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.