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Fishing Ponds in Connecticut

Candlewood bass, Long Island Sound stripers, and Housatonic trout. 22 venues listed across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Capitol Planning Region, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, with strong stocks of brown trout, carp, catfish.

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22 Connecticut venues plotted · click any pin for details

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  • Trophy Trout Area

    Willimantic CDP, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

    Trophy Trout Areas are sections of Connecticut rivers stocked with a greater number of trout larger than 12 inches. This Willimantic stretch holds brown and rainbow trout, carp, catfish, pike and sturgeon.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    bait; bar; food; tackle shop
    Open in Google Maps41.7221, -72.1977
  • Trophy Trout Area

    Willimantic CDP, Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region

    Trophy Trout Areas are sections of Connecticut rivers stocked with a greater number of trout larger than 12 inches. This Willimantic stretch holds brown and rainbow trout, carp, catfish, pike and sturgeon.

    Species
    Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
    Facilities
    bait; bar; food; tackle shop
    Open in Google Maps41.7146, -72.1886
  • Trout Hatchery

    Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region

    Open in Google Maps41.7315, -71.9191

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Fishing in Connecticut: FAQ

Connecticut has 22 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Capitol Planning Region, South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The most commonly stocked species across the state are brown trout, carp, catfish. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.

Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Connecticut venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly — open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.

Yes — anglers fishing in Connecticut need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Connecticut Department of Fish & Wildlife (or equivalent state agency); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Check the state F&W website for current pricing and exemptions.

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