Guided Fishing Charters

Private Fishing Trips
on Lake Lillinonah

3-hour guided fishing charters with a pro who knows every cove, drop-off, and hot spot. All equipment included — just show up and fish.

$600
per charter (3hr)
Up to 8 anglers • All equipment
Guide • Fuel • Bottled water
300+ Five-Star Reviews
Professional Guide
No License Needed
3-Hour Trips
143 West St, New Milford CT Lake Lillinonah • 10 min from Candlewood • 90 min from NYC
(860) 295-4640

Your Fishing Charter

From booking to casting — the easiest guided fishing trip in Connecticut.

1

Book Online

Pick your date and time — instant confirmation.

2

Show Up

Arrive at our New Milford dock. We handle the rest.

3

Gear Up

Rods, reels, tackle, and bait — all provided and rigged.

4

Catch Fish

Your guide puts you on the best spots for the day's conditions.

Fishing on Lake Lillinonah

Guided Charter
Largemouth Bass
On the Water
Family Friendly

The Experience

Fish Lake Lillinonah with a professional guide aboard our luxury pontoon. For $600, up to 8 anglers of all ages get a 3-hour private charter with all fishing equipment provided, bottled water, and fuel included. Whether you're an experienced angler or picking up a rod for the first time, our guide will put you on the fish.

Our captain knows the lake inside and out — the underwater structure, the seasonal patterns, and exactly where the fish are biting on any given day. You'll fish from a comfortable, spacious pontoon with plenty of room for the whole group. Lake Lillinonah is known for excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing, plus healthy populations of pike, perch, and more.

All-Inclusive Fishing Charter

  • Professional guide
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Bait included
  • Up to 8 anglers
  • Fuel included
  • Bottled water
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$600
per 3-hour charter
All-inclusive • No hidden fees

Fish Species on Lake Lillinonah

One of Connecticut's best multi-species fisheries — something's always biting.

Prime Target

Largemouth Bass

The lake's signature fish. Big, aggressive, and plentiful — our guides know every bass-holding spot on the lake.

Fighter

Smallmouth Bass

Hard-fighting fish that thrive in Lillinonah's rocky structure. Put up a serious fight on light tackle.

Bonus Catch

Northern Pike & Perch

Healthy pike population plus yellow perch, crappie, and more. Something for every angler in the boat.

What Sets Our Fishing Charters Apart

Local Knowledge

Our guide knows every cove, drop-off, and hot spot on Lake Lillinonah

Seasonal Patterns

We adjust spots and tactics daily — spring spawn, summer deep structure, fall feed-up

All Equipment

Premium rods, reels, tackle, and bait — just show up and fish

All Ages Welcome

Great for families, kids, beginners, and experienced anglers alike

Comfortable Boat

Spacious luxury pontoon with plenty of room to cast and relax

3-Hour Sessions

The perfect length — enough time to catch fish, short enough for kids to stay engaged

★★★★★

"I've fished lakes all over New England and Lake Lillinonah is genuinely world-class. The captain knew every structure, every cove, every drop. We caught and released 14 largemouth bass in 3 hours. These guys know their water."

T
Tom R.
Bass Fishing Charter
★★★★★

"Brought the whole family. Dad and I fished the first half while the kids tubed. Then we switched. Captain was a pro at managing both activities smoothly. One of those perfect days on the water you talk about for years."

K
Kevin S.
Fishing & Tubing Combo
★★★★★

"We used the 8-person fishing charter for a team event. None of us had fished seriously before but the guides made it so accessible and fun. Everyone caught fish. Best team event we've done."

C
Christine P.
Corporate Fishing Trip
★★★★★

"My 8-year-old caught his first bass on this trip. The guide was so patient, showing him how to cast and set the hook. He hasn't stopped talking about it. Worth every dollar."

M
Maria G.
Family Fishing Trip

Fishing Charter Questions

Lake Lillinonah is known for excellent largemouth and smallmouth bass fishing. You'll also find northern pike, yellow perch, crappie, and sunfish. Our guide will target whatever's biting best based on the season and conditions.
Nope — everything is provided. Premium rods and reels, tackle, and bait are all included. Just bring sunscreen, a hat, and whatever snacks and non-alcoholic drinks you'd like.
Yes, each angler 16 and older needs a valid Connecticut fishing license. You can purchase one online at the CT DEEP website in just a few minutes before your trip.
Absolutely. Our fishing charters are great for kids of all ages. Our guide is patient with beginners and loves helping young anglers land their first fish. The 3-hour format is perfect — long enough to catch fish, short enough to keep kids engaged.
We practice catch-and-release by default to preserve the fishery, but if you'd like to keep a legal catch for dinner, you're welcome to — just let your guide know. All CT state regulations apply.
90 minutes from NYC, 1 hour from Fairfield County, and just 10 minutes from Candlewood Lake. An easy day trip with none of the Candlewood crowds.

Book Your Fishing Charter

$600 for a 3-hour private trip with professional guide and all equipment included. The best-guided fishing experience on Lake Lillinonah.

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