Lake Zoar is Connecticut's sixth largest lake, spanning 919 acres across Oxford and Stevenson. Created by the Stevenson Dam on the Housatonic River, this reservoir serves dual purposes as a hydroelectric impoundment managed by FirstLight Power Resources and one of Connecticut's premier recreational fisheries. With 23 miles of shoreline to explore, Lake Zoar offers diverse fishing opportunities with varying depths—reaching a maximum of 72 feet (22 meters) and averaging 29 feet (8.8 meters) deep. The lake exhibits moderate water clarity with transparency generally ranging from 1.1 to 2.0 meters during summer months. As part of a chain of impoundments on the Housatonic River system, Lake Zoar's water levels fluctuate based on hydroelectric operations, creating a dynamic fishing environment that rewards adaptable anglers.