Fishing conditions for Candlewood Lake CYC
Biting score
The best time for fishing is morning and afternoon
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Now, July 17
2:42 AM
humidity
77%uv index
0lowcloud cover
2%visibility
24kmmoon rise
08:05AMmoon
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Candlewood Lake CYC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Candlewood Lake CYC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 PM peak), Sunday (5 PM peak), and Tomorrow (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Candlewood Lake CYC.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 63°F (17°C) . Sunrise today: 05:34 AM, sunset: 08:25 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 8:05 AM and moonset at 9:38 PM.
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Candlewood Lake CYC Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Candlewood Lake CYC, United States, according to the solunar forecast, is low, which leads to a weak bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Today (5 PM peak), Sunday (5 PM peak), and Tomorrow (5 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Candlewood Lake CYC.
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 63°F (17°C) . Sunrise today: 05:34 AM, sunset: 08:25 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is clear.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 4.3 mph (1.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 6.4 mph (2.85 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.97 inHg (761 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 8:05 AM and moonset at 9:38 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Candlewood Lake in Fairfield County, the largest lake in Connecticut, supports excellent smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, brown and rainbow trout, and chain pickerel fishing in the beautiful western Connecticut lakeland setting. Spot Features: Candlewood Lake in Fairfield County, Connecticut, is a 5,420-acre reservoir on the Housatonic River, the largest lake in Connecticut, with excellent smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, walleye, brown trout, rainbow trout, and chain pickerel fishing accessible from multiple state and municipal boat launches. Seasonality: Smallmouth bass and largemouth bass are the primary targets in Candlewood Lake in Fairfield County, Connecticut, year-round, with smallmouth most active in spring and summer and largemouth most active in spring and fall. Walleye are spring and fall species. Brown trout and rainbow trout are stocked by CTDEEP and best in spring. Chain pickerel are year-round.