Glen Lake

Glen 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 Glen Lake, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Glen Lake

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Glen 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 Glen Lake

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

Bass

A spinnerbait, square-bill and Texas rig cover the most useful largemouth situations on Glen Lake.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Glen Lake crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Glen Lake are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Glen Lake are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

A spoon or compact swimbait worked beside weeds is a practical chain pickerel choice on Glen Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Glen Lake

Start with a moving lure, then slow down on the best feature on Glen Lake. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Glen Lake.

When to Fish Glen Lake

On Glen Lake, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Glen Lake is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Glen Lake, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.