I’ll be on my yearly family visit in Connecticut in the second week of April which I typically spend time fly fishing for trout. I was thinking if the fishing is good maybe I take a guided trip to candlewood lake. Does anyone have any insights into how the fishing is in April? I usually go in April and in the summer and would like to eventually make it to candlewood. 
 

also does anyone recommend a good guide? 

Last years early tournaments did well. April 22nd took 23 lb. to win and there were plenty of big bags. Mostly smallies then. End of may took 20lb of smallies though other bags had more largemouth.  I’ve not fished it myself but I watch a couple NJ tournament trails and most seem to go there at least once a year.  
 

rick