Wakesurf Spot · Connecticut
Bantam Lake
Connecticut's largest natural lake, used for wakeboard lessons in the Litchfield area.
Bantam Lake is a wakesurfing lake in Connecticut, near Litchfield / Morris, CT. It covers roughly 947 acres. Connecticut's largest natural lake, used for wakeboard lessons in the Litchfield area.
Largest natural lake in CT; Connecticut Water Sports offers wakeboarding lessons here. Smaller than Candlewood, so it fills up on summer weekends.
The typical warm-weather window here is June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Wakesurfing is a fair-weather sport, so plan around water and air temperatures — and always confirm the current local wake-boat rules before you ride.
Source: Connecticut Water Sports. Specifications reflect published figures and can change by model year — verify before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
The typical warm-weather window at Bantam Lake runs June–August, based on Open-Meteo 2019–2023 daily-high climatology. Mornings are usually calmest.
Largest natural lake in CT; Connecticut Water Sports offers wakeboarding lessons here. Smaller than Candlewood, so it fills up on summer weekends. Connecticut: Local/lake-specific rules only. Always confirm the current local rules before launching.