Connecticut Lakes Region
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WellTraveled3
Lexington, MA807 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
The Connecticut Lakes region is beautiful and uncrowded and untouched compared to other tourist areas.

Great place to hike, with many well marked and maintained trails through woods and mountains.

Kayaking and canoeing are also popular on the three Connecticut Lakes. The Connecticut River also runs between the lakes and there are several stretches of trophy fly fishing catch and release areas that are spectacular.

Worth taking the small trail up to Fourth Connecticut Lake that straddles the Canadian border.

We saw bears and a fox in the wild during our stay, along with many kinds of birds and other wildlife.
Written 6 September 2020
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Ray T
Quincy, MA966 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
If you find yourself in the northern extremes of New Hampshire , consider checking out the Connecticut lakes. Each one has its own picnic and viewing area.
Written 3 September 2020
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Rick M
Newtown, CT123 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
My fishing buddy and I tried 1st, 2nd and 3rd CT Lake's, Lake Francis and Back Pond fishing from both boat and shore, spinning, trolling and fly rods with very few fish caught and nothing remarkable.....
Written 13 August 2020
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varneykr
Hancock, NH527 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Couples
Kayaking in East Inlet heading towards the Second Connecticut Lake is heaven. Quiet. Birds to see. Moose to watch. And we saw not a soul. Just us.
Written 6 August 2020
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Bonnie L
Litchfield, ME83 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
Well worth the visit to see such pristine clean lakes. Great place to bring your family and friends to enjoy fly fishing, kayaking, boating, swimming, snow shoeing, snow mobiles and atvs.
Written 11 October 2019
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mtsimai
Litchfield, CT38 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Couples
The Connecticut lakes region is very remote. It was quite a drive for us but the peace and quiet was worth it. There were many parks to enjoy that were free and barely used. I felt like we had the place to ourselves! The first Connecticut lake had a beautiful park, boat launch and picnic area. We fished and swam and our dog was able to run around and play in the water.
Written 18 August 2019
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ozwizard50
Crystal River, FL170 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Couples
At 62, I've wanted to see this for at least the last twenty years! I grew up in Niantic, Connecticut. Not 10 miles away was the mouth of the Connecticut River, framed between Old Lyme and Old Saybrook.
This was finally the time to go. Midsummer is the warmest time in the highest points of New Hampshire. We traveled all the way from southern Michigan to see this area. The pristine lakes are a sight to behold. Loons were teaching their young to paddle and fish. Moose romped across roads and bathed in muddy ponds. Bears leave their marks behind but, are generally afraid of the presence of man. Flowers are in full bloom. Nights are clear and low humidity makes it pleasant to breathe the forest air.
My only regret: not going sooner.
Written 15 August 2019
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Crystalline998
Beverly, MA25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2019 • Family
We have been going to this area every summer vacation for over 30 years. First it was a week with the kids, and we all had so much fun we stretched it into a 2 week annual vacation. It is very laid back and relaxing with not a lot of things that you have to do, but only if you want to. There is fishing, boating, hiking, atv rentals. Just a nice general outside vacation spot. If you are looking to be stimulated and run around to various places every day this may it be for you, but if you like to sit quietly by a lake and read a book or throw a rod out, or fly fish some beautiful remote areas, or check out some beautiful unspoiled scenery down some dirt roads in your truck or Jeep, this will fit the bill!!!
Written 28 July 2019
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Amazing Santan
Durgapur, India220 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Solo
This saltwater lake is part of a lagoon, extending to the Arabian Sea. The beautiful trees surrounding the lake on all sides offer an excellent shade for picnic-lovers.
Written 6 June 2019
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cjweston10
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Friends
One day in this area, will have you hooked. The fresh air, the lakes, rivers, streams and mountains are all home to a great wild life. Fun for all, Hiking, Fishing, Hunting, Chilling and Resetting your brain ;-)
Written 6 August 2018
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