Dream Lake

Dream Lake is a reservoir in the South Central Connecticut region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Dream Lake, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Dream Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Dream Lake, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Dream Lake

Fish reported from Dream Lake include black crappie, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, and yellow perch.

Bass

When largemouth bass hold tight to cover on Dream Lake, a compact jig or weedless worm is more useful than repeated open-water casts.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Dream Lake should count the jig down beside brush until the holding depth becomes clear. A small float, light line and a piece of worm are enough for Dream Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Dream Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

For Dream Lake pickerel, cover weed edges with a flashy moving lure and use a short leader when bite-offs become common.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Dream Lake

Let the first repeated bite identify the useful depth on Dream Lake. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Dream Lake.

When to Fish Dream Lake

Early spring on Dream Lake calls for a slow presentation near the first break outside protected water. At midday in summer, Dream Lake anglers should slow down beside shade, weeds or a nearby depth change. Fall on Dream Lake is a good time for small crankbaits and swimbaits around moving forage.