State: Connecticut

Counties: Fairfield County, Litchfield County

Dam name: Rocky River Dam

Operated/Managed by: Candlewood Lake Authority

Year built/completed: 1928

Is the lake in the mountains: No

Ownership: Public

Scheduled water level: Seasonal Full Pool

Full pool is: Dec - Apr

Acreage covered: 5,420

Miles of shoreline: 65

Average lake depth: 29 ft

Deepest lake depth: 90 ft

Shoreline part of national forest or park: None

Shoreline part of state park: None

Popular fish: Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid, Black Crappie, White Crappie, Walleye

Condos available: No

Notable period of annual events: City of Danbury Independence Day Fireworks

Sailing clubs: None

Interesting facts: The state's largest lake, Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond, a part of the lake which is separated from it by Connecticut Route 39, is home to 7 islands. It was named after Candlewood Mountain, which is located on the lake's north side horizon.

Known for: None

History: Candlewood Lake was built for the purpose of producing electric power. During its construction, it was discover that the land that is now Candlewood Lake was once home to Native American Chief Waramaug and his tribe of refugees. In another area of the lake, another band of Native Americans, Chief Squantz of the Schaghticoke Indians called this place home. It is for this chief that Squantz Pond State Park is named.

Number of public boat ramps: 2

Major

Westchester County Airport

240 Airport Rd., White Plains, NY 10604

38 miles away

Minor

Steward International Airport

1180 1st St., New Windsor, NY 12553

46 miles away