Lake · Morris, Litchfield, Connecticut
Bantam Lake
Location Snapshot
Bantam Lake is a western Connecticut warmwater lake with a prominent pike-and-bass fishery. The principal supported targets are northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass, with yellow perch, white perch, black crappie, and brown bullhead providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
13 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 60°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 52°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 33 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Clear
High 56°F / Low 33°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Bantam Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Northern pike, largemouth bass, and smallmouth bass are primary and established in Bantam Lake at Morris. Yellow perch, black crappie, brown bullhead, and white perch are common and established in the same Connecticut lake. It covers 947 acres.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brown Bullhead
Ameiurus nebulosus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
White Perch
Morone americana
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
- Winter
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Morris, Litchfield, Connecticut
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Morris
County
Litchfield
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Bantam Lake.
Regulation Summary
Connecticut lake and pond regulations apply; Bantam Lake has northern pike special seasons and limits. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide.
Surface Area
947 acres
Target Species
Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Yellow Perch, White Perch, Black Crappie, Brown Bullhead
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available