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Notable lake · Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

Eel Pond

Eel Pond is a lake in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

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Eel Pond: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Eel Pond

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Eel Pond — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 41.74514, -73.35873. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Eel Pond full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Eel Pond yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Eel Pond?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Eel Pond?

    Nearby: Warren Congregational Church (church, 1 km), Above All State Park (sanctuary, 3 km), Lake Waramaug State Park (lake, 6 km), Wyantenock State Forest (sanctuary, 6 km), Lake Waramaug (lake, 7 km), Mount Bushnell State Park Scenic Reserve (sanctuary, 8 km).

    Is Eel Pond worth visiting?

    Eel Pond is listed as a notable lake in Connecticut on Spotwander.