Candlewood Lake
Candlewood Lake
4.8
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Mikematchdate
8 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Far and away the best recreational lake Monday thru Thursday in CT if not New England. 9 miles long and nearly 1.5 miles wide at it's widest point this lake is absolutely gorgeous especially at the northern end where the Litchfield Hills rise out of the lake. Great oops for recreational boating, swimming, fishing and lounging. It's only 75 miles north of mid town Manhattan. Highly recommend it. It can be overly crowded on Summer weekends but you will have it to yourself Monday to Thursday
Written August 17, 2024
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marie s
Huntington, NY979 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Great boat rentals at Gerards Waters Edge Marina. We rented a pontoon boat for 10 people and toured the lake all day. The rental was expensive but split between three couples, it was well affordable. We dropped anchor, swam, water tubed, ate lunch, toured the lake...had a great time. Great people to deal with
Written June 25, 2018
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atlantagor
Trumbull, CT2,336 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
We were invited to the private lake house neighborhood of Candelwood Lake in New Fairfield by friends of ours to celebrate the fourth of July, only a 45 minute ride from Trumbull and it feels like a whole different world, reminds me of the Cape, beautiful beaches and crystal clear water the Lake is huge about 8 miles and is the largest lake in Connecticut, the lake is bordered by five towns: Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford, and Sherman, there is also public access to the lake, where we were, there was a private dock and 2 beaches with swimming platforms, we also went on our friends pontoon for a ride across the lake, it is beautiful up and down the Lake, there were plenty of other boaters, water skiers and jet skis enjoying the great weather, fun time was had by all, can't wait to return
Written July 12, 2016
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Peter K
Connecticut171 contributions
Sep 2018 • Family
Candlewood Lake is a great place for boating and fishing. The town of Sherman has a boat launch for your trailer/boat. Just bring your own bait or stop in New Milford for some. Avoid during the holidays, tooo crowded. pete
Written September 8, 2018
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Averagejoe001
Bradenton, FL395 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Went out boating with friends and loved it as we always do. Beautiful weather and scenery. Very crowded on such a nice day so be very careful with all the boats and jet skis and such. Find a calm cove and drop anchor and swim and take it all in. Everyone so friendly. Keep an eye out for the friendly pirate ship that may come to visit. So much fun was had. An absolute must if you are in the area.
Written August 11, 2018
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MsWestchester621
Westchester County, NY33 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
It’s cozy, peaceful, refreshing, fun every year I make a trip to candlewood lake living about 30 min away it’s just a short trip and just a great place to relax and catch some sun without the hassle of a beach
Written July 16, 2018
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Lolly’s Look
New York City, NY14,902 contributions
Oct 2017
The fall foliage was beautiful reflected off the lake. We visited during an unseasonably hot fall day and the area was full of families enjoying the beautiful weather.
Written October 21, 2017
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Fele12
Naples, FL205 contributions
Sep 2016 • Family
Perfect lake to learn how to host, water ski or tube on. Very quaint and peaceful. Love to go out for week day dinners. That's when the lake is peaceful.
Written October 17, 2016
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travelingladyfr
27 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Great lake for boating and spending the day in the sun and in the water! Loved the views on the lake and the different things to do even kayaking. Highly recommend it.
Written August 20, 2016
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John0508
Long Island, NY47 contributions
Jun 2018 • Family
Love this lake and nearby Squantz Pond ....but with more people, more boats, more pollution and more homes, how long will this gem last?
Written September 3, 2018
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On the south end, there are some short trails on some of the peninsulas and the islands. The north end is controlled by the electric company, not sure if they have made any trails up there. Just to the north of the lake there are many trails of diverse difficulties, including part of the Appalachian Trail.
Written August 2, 2019
Can you rent a boat, canoe, paddle boat etc. anywhere?
Written April 15, 2018
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