Squantz Pond
| Squantz Pond | |
|---|---|
Squantz Pond from the southern shore | |
| Location | New Fairfield, Connecticut |
| Coordinates | 41°31′N 73°29′W / 41.52°N 73.48°W |
| Surface area | 288 acres (117 ha) |
| Average depth | 22.9 ft (7.0 m) |
| Max. depth | 47 ft (14 m) |
| Water volume | 2,228,000,000 US gal (8.43×109 L; 1.855×109 imp gal) |
Squantz Pond is a 288-acre lake in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is located on the town line of Sherman and New Fairfield, and is bordered by manmade Candlewood Lake. The south shore is protected as Squantz Pond State Park (established in 1926), and is managed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The pond is named for Chief Squantz, a leader of the Schaghticoke tribe.