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Saugatuck Reservoir, Connecticut
823.11 acres
Surface Area
Where It Sits, and How Deep It Goes
Locator - Connecticut
41.27 degrees N, 73.37 degrees W - Fairfield County. State and county outlines drawn from Census boundary data; the lake marker is placed by its USGS National Hydrography Dataset coordinates, not by eye. Schematic - not a survey map.
How Saugatuck Reservoir Stacks Up
- Ranks #8 for surface area among the Connecticut lakes counted so far - 823.11 acres.
- About 11 miles from Bridgeport, as the crow flies.
Lakes Nearby
| Lake | County | Distance | Surface Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspetuck Reservoir | Fairfield | 3.0 mi | 56.59 acres |
| Hemlock Reservoir | Fairfield | 4.9 mi | 419.34 acres |
| Easton Reservoir | Fairfield | 5.2 mi | 485.07 acres |
| Popes Pond | Fairfield | 5.4 mi | 82.49 acres |
| Canoe Brook Lake | Fairfield | 6.7 mi | 63.75 acres |
| South Norwalk Reservoir | Fairfield | 7.3 mi | 154.94 acres |
Straight-line distance between lake centers.
Facts and Figures
Questions About Saugatuck Reservoir
How Big Is Saugatuck Reservoir?
Saugatuck Reservoir covers 823.11 acres in Fairfield County, Connecticut.
What Is the Largest Lake in Fairfield County?
Lake Candlewood is the largest lake in Fairfield County, at 5,127.26 acres.
Largest Lakes in Connecticut
| # | Lake | County | Surface Area | Max Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Candlewood | Fairfield | 5,127.26 acres | - |
| 2 | Barkhamsted Reservoir | Litchfield | 2,231.71 acres | - |
| 3 | Lake Lillinonah | Litchfield | 1,531.02 acres | - |
| 4 | Lake Gaillard | New Haven | 1,090.97 acres | - |
| 5 | Bantam Lake | Litchfield | 953.89 acres | - |
All 363 Connecticut lakes ranked by surface area
Sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (The National Map) lake data (ID 122243200). Verified October 30, 2026.