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Old Naugatuck Reservoir
Naugatuck, CT · New Haven County
Right Now
Cloudy
Water
71°
Wind
3 mph
NNW
Gusts
5 mph
Pressure
29.84
rising
LakeMonster planner
Old Naugatuck Reservoir
Warm water pushes the plan toward oxygen, shade, depth changes, and low light. The planning constraint is finding the right window.
Best first move
Scout the first break or defined cover closest to a feeding flat.
keep shade, oxygen, and a nearby depth change in the plan A workable forecast window starts near 6am with about 4 mph wind.
Listed targets to ask about: Largemouth bass · Smallmouth bass
The quick read is a planning aid, not a safety or access determination. The assistant will state uncertainty when the page does not contain a specific observation.
Forecast - Thu, Jul 16
High / Low
83° / 66°
Wind
7 mph
gusts 25 mph
Precip
0%
UV
8
Sunrise
5:32 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Every forecast metric for the week ahead, plus best days for fishing, boating, swimming, and paddling.
Quick recommendations based on wind, precip, pressure, solunar, and temperature.
Best for Fishing
Mon, Jul 20
Mon, Jul 20 scores 70/100: Solunar 3/5, Wind 7 mph.
Best for Boating
Fri, Jul 17
Fri, Jul 17 scores 90/100: Wind 7 mph, Rain 0%.
Best for Swimming
Fri, Jul 24
Fri, Jul 24 scores 80/100: Air 80°F, Rain 0%.
Best for Paddling
Fri, Jul 17
Fri, Jul 17 scores 85/100: Wind 7 mph, Rain 0%.
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| Metric | Thu16 | Fri17 | Sat18 | Sun19 | Mon20 | Tue21 | Wed22 | Thu23 | Fri24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condition | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Clear | Rain | Drizzle | Mostly Clear | Drizzle | Rain | Drizzle | Partly Cloudy |
| High / Low | 83°/66° | 80°/61° | 80°/64° | 78°/66° | 78°/60° | 77°/62° | 78°/66° | 79°/63° | 80°/63° |
| Precip | 0% | 0% | 74% | 67% | 0% | 68% | 77% | 36% | 0% |
| Wind | 11 mphgust 25 | 7 mphgust 15 | 12 mphgust 27 | 12 mphgust 24 | 7 mphgust 16 | 9 mphgust 22 | 8 mphgust 21 | 6 mphgust 12 | 5 mphgust 11 |
| Pressure | 29.86" stable | 29.98" rising | 29.83" falling | 29.71" falling | 29.94" rising | 29.86" falling | 29.83" falling | 30.00" rising | 30.10" rising |
| UV Index | 8 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Sunrise | 5:32 AM | 5:33 AM | 5:34 AM | 5:34 AM | 5:35 AM | 5:36 AM | 5:37 AM | 5:38 AM | 5:39 AM |
| Sunset | 8:23 PM | 8:23 PM | 8:22 PM | 8:21 PM | 8:20 PM | 8:20 PM | 8:19 PM | 8:18 PM | 8:17 PM |
| Bite Rating | 3/5NEW | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 2/5waxing crescent | 3/5waxing crescent | 2/5first quarter | 2/5first quarter | 3/5first quarter | 2/5waxing gibbous |
Today Read
Old Naugatuck ReservoirWind read
Calm
7 mph avg
Water read
71°
Warm-water bite
Air range
66° / 83°
today
Precip
0%
low concern
Today's forecast for Old Naugatuck Reservoir has calm wind, 66F to 83F air temperatures, 0% chance of precipitation, and 71F water.
Fishing Forecast
NEW
Major
2:40 PM - 5:10 PM
Minor
7:34 AM - 9:04 AM
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Fish Species
6Water Temperature History
Current
72°
Jul 19
Low
32°
Feb 18
Average
60°
Last 12 Months
Warmest avg: July (74°F)
Coolest avg: February (42°F)
Rapid warming: March → April (+10°F)
Sharpest cooling: October → November (-11°F)
Wind speed, gusts, and pressure trends for trip timing.
Swipe days or tap points
12am - 11pm
Peak Wind
11 mph
3pm
Peak Gust
25 mph
highest gust
Pressure
29.89 inHg
rising
Visibility
20 mi
98% clouds
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Fishing Forecast
3/5NEW
Water at 71°F -- warm-water species active.
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Lake facts
Direct answers from the lake profile and latest available condition data. Verify access, regulations, weather alerts, and safety conditions with local authorities.
The latest available LakeMonster reading for Old Naugatuck Reservoir, updated Jul 16, 2026, shows 71°F surface water temperature, cloudy, 3 mph wind. Conditions can vary across the lake and change quickly, so check local weather, access notices, and on-water observations before acting.
Old Naugatuck Reservoir has 54.34 acres and a reported maximum depth of about 21 feet based on the latest lake profile available to LakeMonster.
Old Naugatuck Reservoir is listed in Naugatuck, New Haven County, CT. Check the responsible local or state agency for current access rules, permits, closures, and boating restrictions.
LakeMonster lists Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Chain pickerel, Yellow perch, Brown trout, Rainbow trout for Old Naugatuck Reservoir. A species listing does not guarantee current activity; use current temperature, weather, recent reports, and local regulations when planning.