Lakes in New Haven County Above is a map and a list of the lakes in New Haven County, . The Southwest Reef and Long Sand Shoal have been more consistent then the Connecticut River on the week. Good numbers of bluefish are now patrolling The Race. Connecticut 's coastline isn't our only waterfront claim to fame. Trip Details Trip Duration: Day Trip Sport/Activity: Kayaking, Canoeing There was steady action throughout with many light tackle and fly rodders enjoying multiple catches. INLAND REPORT. Scup turned on briefly with catches of small- to medium-size fish around Kimberly, Faulkners, and Charles. Kyle Douton at J&B in Niantic said their charter boat bagged another 50-inch bass, this one on Wednesday night, drifting a dark bucktail with pork rind. PANFISH anglers are starting to show up, catching yellow perch and sunfish at various shore spots from Hadlyme to Middletown. Proceeds go toward TUs youth education programs.