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Archived report. Published April 6, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
FreshwaterConnecticut · Candlewood Lake· April 6, 2026Hot bite

Pre-Spawn Bass Starting to Move at Candlewood

Largemouth bass are transitioning to pre-spawn patterns. Fish holding in 8-12 feet near secondary points and channel swings.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
51°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waxing Gibbous
Moon phase
Tide / flow
Sunny, calm winds, high 64°F — warmest day of the week
Weather

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What's biting

Active
Largemouth Bass
Jerkbaits and ned rigs
Active
Smallmouth Bass
Drop shot finesse
Hot
Yellow Perch
Small minnows

What's next

Warm trend through Thursday should push water temps into the mid-50s. Bass will slide shallower each day. Mark the full moon next week — expect the spawn to fire.

Context

Candlewood produced several 6-lb largemouth during last April's pre-spawn push.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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