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Bantam Lake sits in Connecticut and is classified as a lake. Fish documented in the area include Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, and Yellow Perch. Its recorded surface area is approximately 947 acres. Sitting at around 892 feet of elevation, it drops to a maximum depth near 25 feet. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Nearby alternatives include Lake Waramaug, Lake Quassapaug, and Squantz Pond. This page combines the live forecast, wind, and conditions for Bantam Lake so you can plan a visit.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 9, 3:12 PM EDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Good (81/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Sailing (84/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 91/100 across these hours. Wind 7 mph from the northwest. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 63° | 62° | 59° | 54° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 48° | 46° | 45° | 45° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 43° | 47° | 53° | 56° | 58° | 60° | 62° |
| Wind (kts) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | W | W | NW | NW | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW | NW | NW | NW | NW | N | N | N | N | N | NW | NW | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 64°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 63°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 62°F | 8 mph NW (315°) | 21 mph | 0% | 7% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 59°F | 7 mph NW (315°) | 16 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 54°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 51°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 24% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 49°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 48°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 44% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 51% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 45°F | 1 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 52% | Mostly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 44°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 28% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 4 AM EDT | 43°F | 1 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 30% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 20% | Mostly Clear |
| Sat, 6 AM EDT | 42°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 33% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sat, 8 AM EDT | 43°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 20% | Sunny |
| Sat, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sat, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 9 mph | 0% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 11 AM EDT | 56°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 8 mph | 0% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sat, 12 PM EDT | 58°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 1 PM EDT | 60°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 8 mph | 0% | 35% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sat, 2 PM EDT | 62°F | 3 mph NW (315°) | 7 mph | 0% | 51% | Partly Sunny |
| Sat, 3 PM EDT | 62°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 6 mph | 0% | 55% | Partly Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | This Afternoon October 9, 2026 | Tonight October 9, 2026 | Saturday October 10, 2026 | Saturday Night October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 64° | 42° | 62° | 43° | 59° | 53° | 66° | 52° | 66° | 47° | 58° | 40° | 57° | 42° |
| Wind | NW 10 mph | W 1 to 7 mph | NW 3 mph | 0 mph | SE 0 to 7 mph | E 5 to 8 mph | N 8 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | W 1 to 8 mph | W 8 to 15 mph | NW 9 to 15 mph | N 5 to 8 mph | NW 7 mph | S 5 mph |
| Gusts | 25 mph | 16 mph | 9 mph | 4 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 12 mph | 17 mph | 21 mph | 22 mph | 17 mph | 14 mph | 10 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 75% | 96% | 60% | 4% | 38% | 38% | 16% | 11% | 15% | 36% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Bantam Lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (83/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for boating (78/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Wind 10 mph from the west. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (84/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the W is in the preferred sailing range. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Good for kayaking (77/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 10 mph from the west. No active official alerts for this lake. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of CT Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Renowned among outdoor enthusiasts in CT, Bantam Lake provides reliable access for boating, angling, and peaceful paddling. The surrounding natural areas feature public launches and seasonal campgrounds that enhance the visitor experience. Observe safe navigation speeds and always wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is required for anglers age 16+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Chain Pickerel, Largemouth Bass, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Bantam Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 9, 3:12 PM EDT