Loading page content…
Loading page content…
Loading lake conditions…
Squantz Pond is a 270-acre public freshwater lake in New Fairfield, Connecticut, adjacent to Candlewood Lake within Squantz Pond State Park. Reaching a maximum depth of 47 feet with an average depth of 23 feet, it offers premier year-round fishing for walleye, trout, and bass, alongside canoeing, kayaking, and seasonal swimming.
Updated
Latest source update is older than expected. Use caution and check the official source.
The last automated check (Oct 9, 2:37 AM EDT) found no active alerts for this lake, but that check is older than LakeRadar's alert freshness window, so the current alert status could not be confirmed.
Confirm before heading out: official alerts for this area or weather.gov/alerts. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
Overall Good (89/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (97/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 1 mph from the north. Dusk hours (18:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
| Metric | 7a | 8a | 9a | 10a | 11a | 12p | 1p | 2p | 3p | 4p | 5p | 6p | 7p | 8p | 9p | 10p | 11p | 12a | 1a | 2a | 3a | 4a | 5a | 6a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°F) | 44° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 43° | 47° | 53° | 57° | 60° | 63° | 64° | 65° | 66° | 64° | 61° | 57° | 54° | 52° | 51° | 50° | 47° | 46° | 45° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Direction | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | W | NW |
| Gusts (kts) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 3 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 4 AM EDT | 44°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 5 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 9 mph | 0% | 2% | Clear |
| Fri, 6 AM EDT | 43°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 7 AM EDT | 42°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 10 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 8 AM EDT | 43°F | 6 mph W (270°) | 12 mph | 0% | 0% | Sunny |
| Fri, 9 AM EDT | 47°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 16 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 10 AM EDT | 53°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 21 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 11 AM EDT | 57°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
| Fri, 12 PM EDT | 60°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 25 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 1 PM EDT | 63°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 2% | Sunny |
| Fri, 2 PM EDT | 64°F | 12 mph W (270°) | 24 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Fri, 3 PM EDT | 65°F | 10 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Fri, 4 PM EDT | 66°F | 9 mph W (270°) | 23 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 5 PM EDT | 64°F | 8 mph W (270°) | 22 mph | 0% | 5% | Sunny |
| Fri, 6 PM EDT | 61°F | 7 mph W (270°) | 17 mph | 0% | 7% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 7 PM EDT | 57°F | 5 mph W (270°) | 13 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 8 PM EDT | 54°F | 3 mph W (270°) | 8 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 9 PM EDT | 52°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 7 mph | 0% | 21% | Mostly Clear |
| Fri, 10 PM EDT | 51°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 6 mph | 0% | 33% | Partly Cloudy |
| Fri, 11 PM EDT | 50°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 45% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 12 AM EDT | 47°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 41% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 1 AM EDT | 46°F | 2 mph W (270°) | 5 mph | 0% | 37% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 2 AM EDT | 45°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 34% | Partly Cloudy |
| Sat, 3 AM EDT | 44°F | 2 mph NW (315°) | 5 mph | 0% | 35% | Partly Cloudy |
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 | Today October 8, 2026 | Today October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Tonight October 8, 2026 | Overnight October 9, 2026 | Friday October 9, 2026 | Friday Night 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°F) | 70° | 70° | 45° | 43° | 42° | 67° | 40° | 66° | 46° | 63° | 54° | 68° | 53° | 68° |
| Wind | W 7 to 12 mph | W 8 to 12 mph | W 3 to 7 mph | NW 3 mph | W 5 mph | W 5 to 12 mph | NW 2 to 7 mph | NW 3 mph | E 2 mph | SE 2 to 7 mph | E 7 to 10 mph | N 6 to 10 mph | NW 5 mph | SW 2 to 8 mph |
| Gusts | 23 mph | 23 mph | 16 mph | 6 mph | 9 mph | 25 mph | 17 mph | 6 mph | 6 mph | 15 mph | 17 mph | 17 mph | 10 mph | 14 mph |
| Precip % | 12% | 12% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% | 78% | 95% | 56% | 4% | 18% |
| Forecast |
No active USGS or USACE telemetry gauge is currently mapped to Squantz Pond. Not available from a verified source for this lake.
Good for fishing (81/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 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.
Excellent for boating (97/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (85/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Gusts are within 3 mph of sustained wind, so the breeze is steady. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (94/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the west. Gusts to 8 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
Loading interactive map…
Squantz Pond is an established freshwater lake in CT that supports a vibrant mix of fishing, motorized watercraft, and paddle sports. Seasonal temperature shifts and water fluctuations influence both fish behavior and boating navigation throughout the year. Plan your visit with current USGS water data and official agency guidelines.
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 Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
Low-wake cruising, electric-troll fishing craft, and quiet-water exploration. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed Sunfish. 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.
Updated
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 Squantz Pond 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, 3:17 AM EDT