Candlewood Lake is one of the biggest attractions of New Fairfield.  It is a manmade lake that was created in 1928 to be used to create hydroelectric power in conjunction with the Housatonic River. 

Candlewood Lake is the place to be during the summer.  You can go swimming, jet skiing, boating, or any other activity that you like to do in the water.  During the winter months though you will see plenty of people out on the ice ice skating or ice fishing. 

Lake Dimensions:

• Encompasses 5420 Acres
• 60 Miles of Shoreline
• Deepest Point is 85 Feet (in New Milford)
• Average Depth is 30 Feet
• 11 Miles Long & 2 Miles Wide

Aerial Photo of Candlewood Lake	Besides Just Being A Good Place To Swim & Jet Ski, Ice Skating Is Another Popular Activity When The Lake Is Frozen	Here Is A Picture From Someone Who Has Lake Front Property
There Are Many Little Islands Such As This One Where You Can Dock & Hang Out	This Here Is Chicken Rock. Many People Jump Off This Rock Into The Lake Or Use The Rope Swing That Is There.	The Sunsetting On The Lake Is Always A Beautiful Site