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Black Crappie — Bantam Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for black crappie. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Black Crappie — Pachaug Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for black crappie. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Bluegill — Bantam Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for bluegill. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Brook Trout — Farmington River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brook trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brook Trout — Naugatuck River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brook trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Candlewood Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Farmington River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Highland Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Housatonic River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Naugatuck River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Salmon River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Brown Trout — Squantz Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for brown trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Chain Pickerel — Bantam Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for chain pickerel. 12-inch minimum total length. Chain pickerel have a 12-inch minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Chain Pickerel — Mansfield Hollow Reservoir
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for chain pickerel. 12-inch minimum total length. Chain pickerel have a 12-inch minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Chain Pickerel — Pachaug Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for chain pickerel. 12-inch minimum total length. Chain pickerel have a 12-inch minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Channel Catfish — Connecticut River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for channel catfish. Channel catfish have no minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit (aggregate with white catfish). Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · License required
Channel Catfish — Lake Lillinonah
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for channel catfish. Channel catfish have no minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit (aggregate with white catfish). Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · License required
Channel Catfish — Lake Zoar
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for channel catfish. Channel catfish have no minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit (aggregate with white catfish). Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · License required
Kokanee — Twin Lakes
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for kokanee. 9-inch minimum total length. Kokanee have a 9-inch minimum length and a separate 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Kokanee — West Hill Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for kokanee. 9-inch minimum total length. Kokanee have a 9-inch minimum length and a separate 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Lake Trout — West Hill Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for lake trout. 20-inch minimum total length. Lake trout have a 20-inch minimum length and are counted within the 5-trout daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 20-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Bantam Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Candlewood Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Connecticut River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for largemouth bass. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No statewide limit · License required
Largemouth Bass — Coventry Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Gardner Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Highland Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Housatonic River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — catch-and-release only for largemouth bass — no harvest. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are catch-and-release only, year-round, in the Housatonic River from the Connecticut/Massachusetts state boundary downstream to the Bleachery Dam in New Milford. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: Catch-and-release only · License required
Largemouth Bass — Lake Lillinonah
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Lake Zoar
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Mansfield Hollow Reservoir
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Mashapaug Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Pachaug Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Squantz Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Largemouth Bass — Twin Lakes
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for largemouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Northern Pike — Bantam Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 2 for northern pike. 24-inch minimum total length. Northern pike have a 24-inch minimum length and a 2-fish daily limit. Some waters are closed to northern pike fishing. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 24-inch minimum total length. · License required
Northern Pike — Connecticut River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 2 for northern pike. 24-inch minimum total length. Northern pike have a 24-inch minimum length and a 2-fish daily limit. Some waters are closed to northern pike fishing. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 24-inch minimum total length. · License required
Northern Pike — Gardner Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 2 for northern pike. 24-inch minimum total length. Northern pike have a 24-inch minimum length and a 2-fish daily limit. Some waters are closed to northern pike fishing. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 24-inch minimum total length. · License required
Northern Pike — Mansfield Hollow Reservoir
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 2 for northern pike. 24-inch minimum total length. Northern pike have a 24-inch minimum length and a 2-fish daily limit. Some waters are closed to northern pike fishing. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 2 · Size limit: 24-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Candlewood Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Coventry Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Farmington River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Housatonic River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Mashapaug Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Naugatuck River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Salmon River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. This river includes Trout Management Areas and Trophy Trout Areas with section-specific special regulations — designated stretches limit anglers to 2 trout per day or are catch-and-release only, and a Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to fish a TMA. Check the section you plan to fish for its specific rules. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Squantz Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — Twin Lakes
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Rainbow Trout — West Hill Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for rainbow trout. 9-inch minimum total length. Statewide trout regulation: 9-inch minimum length and a 5-trout daily limit. Catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. A Trout & Salmon Stamp is required to keep trout. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open to harvest from the second Saturday in April through the last day of February; catch-and-release only from March 1 to 6:00 a.m. the second Saturday in April. · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 9-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Candlewood Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Connecticut River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for smallmouth bass. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No statewide limit · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Coventry Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Gardner Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Highland Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Housatonic River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — catch-and-release only for smallmouth bass — no harvest. Largemouth and smallmouth bass are catch-and-release only, year-round, in the Housatonic River from the Connecticut/Massachusetts state boundary downstream to the Bleachery Dam in New Milford. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: Catch-and-release only · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Lake Lillinonah
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Lake Zoar
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Mashapaug Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Squantz Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — Twin Lakes
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Smallmouth Bass — West Hill Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 6 for smallmouth bass. 12-inch minimum total length. Statewide black bass regulation: in lakes and ponds a 12-inch minimum length and a 6-fish daily limit (largemouth and smallmouth combined); in rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no statewide daily limit. Some designated Bass Management Lakes have 12–16 inch slot limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 6 · Size limit: 12-inch minimum total length. · License required
Striped Bass — Connecticut River
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 1 for striped bass. 28 to less than 31 inches (slot limit). Striped bass in the Connecticut River follow Connecticut's marine migratory fish slot limit: 1 fish per day from 28 inches to less than 31 inches in total length (in effect since May 26, 2023). Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 1 · Size limit: 28 to less than 31 inches (slot limit). · License required
Walleye — Candlewood Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for walleye. 15-inch minimum total length. Walleye have a 15-inch minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 15-inch minimum total length. · License required
Walleye — Lake Lillinonah
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for walleye. 15-inch minimum total length. Walleye have a 15-inch minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 15-inch minimum total length. · License required
Walleye — Lake Zoar
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — daily limit 5 for walleye. 15-inch minimum total length. Walleye have a 15-inch minimum length and a 5-fish daily limit. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: 5 · Size limit: 15-inch minimum total length. · License required
Yellow Perch — Bantam Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Candlewood Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Coventry Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Gardner Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Highland Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Lake Lillinonah
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Mansfield Hollow Reservoir
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Mashapaug Lake
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Pachaug Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.
Season: Open all year · Daily limit: No limit · License required
Yellow Perch — Squantz Pond
Connecticut, United States
Connecticut limits — no statewide daily limit for yellow perch. There is no statewide length or creel limit for this species, though some designated Panfish Management Lakes have special limits. Source: Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) Freshwater Fishing Guide — statewide creel & length limits and special regulations, reflecting inland regulation changes effective January 1, 2026 (portal.ct.gov/DEEP fishing). This is an abbreviated summary, not a legal document; many lakes and river sections carry more restrictive special regulations. Confirm current regulations with CT DEEP before you fish.