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.
22 venues mapped · 2 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites
22 Connecticut venues plotted · click any pin for details
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All 22 fishing venues in Connecticut A–Z
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- Beebe Pond · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Bride Lake · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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- Farm Brook Reservoir · South Central Connecticut Planning Region
- Farmill River · Shelton city
- Ferry Terminal · New London city
- Fishtown Brook · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Foote Hill Pond · Capitol Planning Region
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- Gorton Pond · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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- Lower Bolton Lake · Capitol Planning Region
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McLean Game Refuge
Capitol Planning Region
McLean Game Refuge is a conservation property in Connecticut's Capitol Planning Region with parking and recreation resources.
- Facilities
- Parking
Open in Google Maps41.9543, -72.8313
- Mondo Ponds Nature Preserve · Milford city (balance)
- Morgan Pond Reservoir · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
- Mystic River · Mystic CDP
- Mystic River · Mystic CDP
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- Palers Cove · Poquonock Bridge CDP
- Pattagansett Lake · Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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- Quasset lake · Quasset Lake CDP
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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…
- Species
- Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
- Facilities
- Bait on site · Bar · Food · Tackle shop
Open in Google Maps41.7221, -72.1977Trophy 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…
- Species
- Brown trout, Common carp, White catfish, Northern pike, Rainbow trout, White sturgeon
- Facilities
- Bait on site · Bar · Food · Tackle shop
Open in Google Maps41.7146, -72.1886
- Trout Hatchery · Northeastern Connecticut Planning Region
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- Wassuc Pond · Capitol Planning Region
- West Willington Rest Area Access · Capitol Planning Region
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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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