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.
- With website
- 3/22
- With species info
- 2/22
- With facilities info
- 4/22
22 Connecticut venues plotted · click any pin for details
B
- Open in Google Maps41.3418, -71.9912
- Open in Google Maps41.3278, -72.2380
F
- Open in Google Maps41.3959, -72.9424
- Open in Google Maps41.2861, -73.1480
- Open in Google Maps41.3532, -72.0927
- Open in Google Maps41.3448, -71.9992
- Open in Google Maps41.7024, -72.4369
G
- Open in Google Maps41.3426, -72.2108
L
- Open in Google Maps41.8022, -72.4320
M
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- Open in Google Maps41.2183, -73.0890
- Open in Google Maps41.4279, -72.0305
- Open in Google Maps41.3706, -71.9650
- Open in Google Maps41.3555, -71.9688
P
- Open in Google Maps41.3262, -72.0057
- Open in Google Maps41.3728, -72.2317
Q
- Open in Google Maps41.9233, -71.9827
T
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, -72.1977Trophy 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 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- Open in Google Maps41.7315, -71.9191
W
- Open in Google Maps41.6684, -72.5352
- Open in Google Maps41.8943, -72.2976
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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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