Back Lake

Covering 359 acres and centrally located in the Connecticut Lakes region is Back Lake. With an average depth of only 7 feet, Back Lake is a smaller lake with numerous spring holes keeping this body of water a great spot to fish all season. Brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and small mouth bass inhabit these waters.

Back Lake is well known for its hexagenia hatch which occurs during the last week of June into the first week of July. To access the public boat launch, take Spooner Road off US Rte 3. The boat launch is a third of a mile in on Spooner Rd.

Fishing Season: 4th Saturday in April to October 15th
Brook Trout ~ 5 fish or 5 lbs whichever is reached first
Bass - 5 fish except May 15 to June 15. During this time, all bass must be returned to the water unharmed.

Text courtesy of Lopstick Outfitters