Lake · Lyme, New London, Connecticut
Rogers Lake
Location Snapshot
Rogers Lake is a southern Connecticut warmwater lake where an established largemouth bass fishery shares the water with stocked trout. Largemouth bass are the primary supported target, while the trout component gives this lake a mixed fishing identity beyond a typical warmwater bass lake.
Current Lake Rating
Point-in-time lake rating — separate from the trip recommendation below.
Fair
This condition rating is estimated because current on-water monitoring is not available.
Estimated Conditions
Estimated from available current readings, weather, seasonal patterns, destination characteristics, and historical conditions. Some important on-water measurements may be unavailable.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Consider
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Recommendation confidence: Low
Why
- Current water-level and water-temperature observations are not available.
- StrikeTracks is showing a provisional Estimated Conditions rating from accepted secondary evidence.
- Available atmospheric evidence is favorable for provisional Estimated fishing suitability; the public rating is capped by the accepted Estimated evidence path and confidence policy.
Current Readings
Live monitoring not available.
Better Nearby Options
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
53°F
Feels like
47°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 10 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 2 AM
Clear
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 6 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Wed 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 14 mph
Wed 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 68°F / Low 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 32 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 59°F / Low 47°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 34 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 38 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Rogers Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are the primary fish in Rogers Lake at Lyme, and they are established. Brown trout and rainbow trout are common and stocked in the same Connecticut lake. It covers 260 acres, averages 19 feet deep, and reaches 63 feet.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
Brown trout and rainbow trout are stocked in Rogers Lake.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerConservative overlap streamer family. Not an insect Hatch claim.
- Parachute-style dryOne general surface family appropriate to mixed fisheries — not a Hatch report.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphOne general subsurface family. Not destination entomology.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Lyme, New London, Connecticut
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Town
Lyme
County
New London
Management Category
Warmwater lake
Regulation Scope
Rogers Lake.
Regulation Summary
Trout Management Lake: March 1 to the 2nd Saturday in April daily 1 trout / 16-inch minimum. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official CT DEEP lake and pond regulations. TML status does not make this a coldwater-blocked lake.
Surface Area
260 acres
Maximum Depth
63 ft
Average Depth
19 ft
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Motor Restrictions
CT DEEP lake listing includes motor/speed rules; confirm current posting.