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The lake's name comes from the local Pequot Indian word for " lake with pierced islands ".

Some time long before the area was settled by whites, the tribe living there felt they were being cursed by their irritable Great Spirit.

To try and appease him, the main chief agreed to sacrifice his daughter, who willingly threw herself into the lake and drowned.

The tribe's shamans announced that never again would an Indian be killed on the lake.

Lake Pocotopaug is the largest inland body of water in Connecticut with.

Sears Park is located at the lake and has various swimming, boating and recreational facilities for residents.