Bantam Lake
Natural lake, 939 acres, Litchfield County
Northeast US
Lakeglance tracks 12 lakes and reservoirs in Connecticut: 7 reservoirs and 5 natural lakes. 2 of them have a live level gauge, so you can see today's water level next to the wind forecast.
The biggest on our list are Candlewood Lake (5,127 acres), Barkhamsted Reservoir (2,232 acres), Lake Lillinonah (1,531 acres). Pick any lake below for live wind, gusts and a go or no-go call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.
Latest daily readings from USGS and Corps of Engineers gauges. 1 running above normal for the month, 0 below.
| Lake | Level (ft) | 7-day change | vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Hollow Lake | 212.10 | -0.26 | near normal |
| West Thompson Lake | 307.52 | -0.72 | above normal |
Natural lake, 939 acres, Litchfield County
Reservoir, 2,232 acres, Northwest Hills Planning Region
Natural lake, 5,127 acres
Reservoir, 845 acres, Litchfield County
Natural lake, 374 acres, Tolland County
Natural lake, 565 acres
Reservoir, 1,091 acres, South Central Connecticut Planning Region
Reservoir, 1,531 acres, Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Reservoir, 290 acres, New Haven County
Natural lake, 692 acres, Litchfield County
Reservoir, 489 acres, Tolland County
Reservoir, 200 acres, Windham County
12. Each one has a conditions page with live National Weather Service wind and a 7-day wind forecast. 2 have a live level gauge, and 9 more show water levels from NASA's SWOT satellite.
Of the lakes we track, Candlewood Lake is the largest at about 5,127 acres of surface water.
None of the gauged lakes we track in Connecticut are below their normal range for this month in our latest update.