Lake · Coventry, Tolland, Connecticut
Coventry Lake
Location Snapshot
Coventry Lake is an eastern Connecticut inland lake with weedlines, shoreline cover, and a mixed warmwater fishery. Largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and walleye are the principal supported targets.
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.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
41°F
Feels like
34°F
Wind
8 mph NW
Wind gust
15 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:30 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 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 41°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 62°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 50°F / Low 39°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 62°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 31 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 35°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 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 Coventry 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
Largemouth bass and smallmouth bass are primary and established in Coventry Lake at Coventry. Walleye are common and stocked in the same Connecticut lake. It covers 373 acres and reaches 36 feet.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- 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
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
Walleye are stocked in Coventry Lake.
- Stocked
Walleye
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Coventry, Tolland, 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
Coventry
County
Tolland
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Coventry Lake / Wangumbaug Lake.
Regulation Summary
Bass Management Lake: 12–16 inch protected slot, 6 bass, and only 2 may be 16 inches or greater; live herring/alewife bait prohibited. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official CT DEEP lake and pond regulations.
Surface Area
373 acres
Maximum Depth
36 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available