Lake Naraneka

Lake Naraneka covers 38 acres in the Western Connecticut region. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Lake Naraneka, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Lake Naraneka

At 38 acres, Lake Naraneka is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Lake Naraneka

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie at Lake Naraneka respond to a small jig or live minnow beside brush and suspended cover. Use a tiny jig or natural bait under a float when fishing Lake Naraneka for bluegill and related sunfish. A small minnow or worm on a light rig fits yellow perch fishing at Lake Naraneka.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Lake Naraneka

Begin with the most obvious depth change on Lake Naraneka. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Lake Naraneka.

When to Fish Lake Naraneka

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