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Day Pond can be found on the Moodus USGS quad topo map. Day Pond is a lake in New London County in the state of Connecticut. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 41.5565, -72.4184 and the altitude is 443 feet (135 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Day Pond should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Day Pond are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 41.5565
Longitude: -72.4184
Elevation: 443 ft (135 m)
Locator Map - Day Pond
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: 77°F - Low: 60°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming southeast this afternoon.
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Monday:
High: 82°F - Low: 66°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
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Tuesday:
High: 80°F - Low: 63°F
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Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Wednesday:
High: 80°F - Low: 57°F
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Cloudy in the morning...then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
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Thursday:
High: 76°F - Low: 55°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s.
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Friday:
High: 75°F - Low: 57°F
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Partly sunny in the morning...then becoming mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Saturday:
High: 73°F - Low: --°F
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Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 70s.
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Nearby Trails
Salmon River Trail (Distance: 0.0 mi)
Passing entirely on state land, this lasso-shaped hike explores the river watershed of the Salmon River State Forest and Day Pond State Park. Special attractions: An old Comstock covered bridge, a Sa...
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From the guidebook "Hiking Southern New England"
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Colchester, CT - Hiking - length:6.9 mi
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Day Pond - Salmon River (Distance: 0.3 mi)
In colonial times the Day family created a pond to provide water for a sawmill, where they turned chestnut, maple, and oak logs into lumber. By the 1870s horses were hauling wagons across a covered br...
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From the guidebook "Short Nature Walks: Connecticut"
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Colchester, CT - Walking - length:4.9 mi
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Day Pond State Park/ Salmon River State Forest Loop Trail (Distance: 0.3 mi)
Evidence of colonial era settlement and industry add to the enjoyment of a pleasant walk through rock-strewn woodland showing abundant signs of glacial action.
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From the guidebook "AMC's Best Day Hikes in Connecticut"
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Colchester, CT - Hiking - length:2.6 mi
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Airline State Park Trail (South) (Distance: 1.2 mi)
Panoramic views of the surrounding Connecticut hills and valleys characterize the Airline State Park Trail. Its most dramatic features are its two hidden viaducts, which offer expansive views of the s...
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From the guidebook "Rails To Trails: Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine"
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Willimantic, CT - Rail-Trails - length:5 mi
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Airline State Park Trail (South) (Distance: 1.4 mi)
Panoramic views of the surrounding Connecticut hills and valleys characterize the Airline State Park Trail. Its most dramatic features are its two hidden viaducts, which offer expansive views of the s...
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From the guidebook "Best Rail Trails New England "
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Colchester, CT - Rail trails - length:5 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Inn At Middletown (Distance: 12 mi)
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70 Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Price from: $171
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Passport Inn and Suites Middletown (Distance: 13 mi)
Only Five Minutes from Wesleyan University, near Powder Ridge Ski area, Middlesex Hospital, shopping and restaurants. All spacious guest rooms offer Refrigerators, Microwaves and Free Wireless Interne...
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1310 South Main Street
Middletown, CT 06457
Price from: $54
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The Hartford Marriott Rocky Hill Hotel is conveniently located near Bradley International Airport and just 10 minutes from downtown Hartford, CT. Area attractions include Dinosaur State Park, the Bus...
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100 Capital Boulevard
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Wesley Inn & Suites (Distance: 14 mi)
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988 Washington Street
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Price from: $69
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Comfort Inn Cromwell (Distance: 15 mi)
The Comfort Inn Cromwell is located near Wesleyan University, Quinnipiac University and downtown Hartford. The hotel offers a free deluxe continental breakfast with hot waffles, and a fitness room. Ea...
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111 Berlin Rd.
Cromwell, CT 06416
Price from: $89
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