Moodus Reservoir
Moodus Reservoir in East Haddam is a 486-acre lake (Upper and Lower basins) with public launches on Mott Lane and Launching Area Road. It is a DEEP bass management lake that also holds chain pickerel, yellow perch, sunfish, black crappie and bullhead.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Largemouth Bass
Chain Pickerel
Yellow Perch
Bluegill
Sunfish (bluegill, pumpkinseed)
Crappie
Boat launches
3 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lower Moodus launchPublic100 Mott Lane, East Haddam; 10 parking spaces.Directions ↗
- Upper Moodus launchPublic3 Launching Area Road, East Haddam; 10 parking spaces.Directions ↗
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 12 to 18 in must be released | 6/day, only 1 at 18 in or longer |
| Chain Pickerel | 15 in | 6/day |
Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.
- Lakeside Dan'sAt lakeLaunching Area Rd. at Upper Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch, East Haddam, CT · closest to Upper Moodus Reservoir Boat Launch(860) 759-3054Directions ↗
Local tips
- Bass Management Lake: 6 bass per day, bass 12 to under 18 inches must be released, only 1 may be 18 inches or longer.
- 35 mph speed limit on certain days; 6 mph from 30 minutes after sunset to 8 a.m.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.