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Fishing Ponds in Connecticut

Candlewood bass, Long Island Sound stripers, and Housatonic trout. 107 venues listed across Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Capitol Planning Region and Thompson, with strong stocks of brown trout, carp and catfish.

107 venues mapped · 2 with confirmed species · 3 with venue websites

Where can I go fishing in Connecticut?

You can fish at 107 mapped venues across Connecticut, concentrated around Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region and Capitol Planning Region. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.

Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you. Connecticut anglers can also browse our free lake depth maps built from official state survey contours.

107 Connecticut venues plotted · click any pin for details

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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
    Website
    Open in Google Maps41.9543, -72.8313

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  • Trophy Trout Area

    Willimantic, 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
    Website
    Open in Google Maps41.7221, -72.1977

  • Trophy Trout Area

    Willimantic, 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
    Website
    Open in Google Maps41.7146, -72.1886

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Directory data as of July 2026.

Fishing in Connecticut: FAQ

Connecticut has 107 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region, Capitol Planning Region and Thompson. The most commonly stocked species across the state are brown trout, carp and 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 Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP); 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. Our Connecticut fishing license guide at /us/blog/connecticut-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.

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