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1. Highland Lake, Litchfield County ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Highland Lake, Litchfield County
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2. Quaddick Lake, Mystic County ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Quaddick Lake, Mystic County
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3. Bolton Lakes, Tolland County

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Bolton Lakes, Tolland County
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4. Amston Lake, CT

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Amston Lake, CT
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5. Anderson Pond, North Stonington

Anderson Pond, North Stonington
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6. Bantam Lake

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Bantam Lake
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7. Beach Pond Lake, Voluntown, CT

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Beach Pond Lake, Voluntown, CT
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8. Candlewood Lake

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Candlewood Lake
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9. Colebrook River Lake, Riverton, CT

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Colebrook River Lake, Riverton, CT
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10. Coventry Lake

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Coventry Lake
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11. Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT

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Crystal Lake, Ellington, CT
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12. Hitchcock Lake, Connecticut

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Hitchcock Lake, Connecticut
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13. Lake Garda, Bristol, CT

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Lake Garda, Bristol, CT
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14. Lake Hayward, Salem, CT

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Lake Hayward, Salem, CT
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15. Lake Lillinonah

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Lake Lillinonah
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16. Lake Terramuggus

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Lake Terramuggus
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17. Lake Waramaug

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Lake Waramaug
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18. Lake Wononscopomuc, Lakeville, CT

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Lake Wononscopomuc, Lakeville, CT
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19. Lake Zoar, Connecticut

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Lake Zoar, Connecticut
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20. Pachaug Pond

Pachaug Pond
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21. Saugatuck Reservoir, Weston, CT

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Saugatuck Reservoir, Weston, CT
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22. West Hill Lake, Barkhamsted, CT

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West Hill Lake, Barkhamsted, CT
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23. Winchester Lake, Litchfield County

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Winchester Lake, Litchfield County
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

More than 3,000 lakes, ponds, and reservoirs throughout Connecticut offer opportunities for secluded waterfront getaways. State parks and forests anchored by public access lakes abound, offering boat, canoe, and kayak rentals and opportunities for day-use picnicking and overnight camping.

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