Bantam Lake is located at an elevation of almost 900 feet and spans a surface area of 947 acres, making it the largest natural body of water in the state. It is fed by the Bantam River and features 10 miles of heavily forested shoreline maintained by the nationally-known White Memorial Foundation. More than 20 bass tournaments are held at the lake annually, which also offers opportunities for northern pike, black crappie, chain pickerel, and bluegill fishing. Other popular visitor activities include water skiing, winter ice boating, canoeing, and kayaking, along with hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails in Foundation-owned land nearby.

Bantam Lake, 123 N Shore Rd, Bantam, CT 06750

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