Manitook Lake

Manitook Lake covers 57 acres in Connecticut's Capitol region. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Manitook Lake, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Manitook Lake

At 57 acres, Manitook Lake is small enough to fish methodically but large enough for one shoreline to differ from another.

Fish and Useful Baits at Manitook Lake

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

Bass

Low light favors a topwater or spinnerbait for Manitook Lake largemouth; brighter conditions call for a slower presentation beside cover.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

Crappie anglers on Manitook 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 Manitook Lake bluegill around cover. Perch anglers on Manitook Lake should stay mobile until several bites come from the same depth.

Walleye and Larger Predators

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Manitook Lake

Begin with the most obvious depth change on Manitook Lake. Then compare vegetation, shaded shoreline and firm-bottom changes around Manitook Lake before searching open water.

When to Fish Manitook Lake

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