🐟 What fish can you catch in Bethel?

Most commonly caught species around Bethel , CT : Largemouth bass - 32,708 reported catches Bluegill - 5,408 reported catches Striped bass - 5,096 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,604 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,702 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Bethel fishing reports?

The latest Bethel , CT fishing reports are: @jimmy-gorman reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Pond . @frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan . @alex.goldsmith reported a nice Black crappie at Pelton Pond . @brucemaex reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Katonah . @Byrnsey- reported a nice Largemouth bass at Outpost Inn Pond . .

Fishing in Bethel, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Bethel, Connecticut?

Anglers in Bethel , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Saugatuck Reservoir , Lake Zoar .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Bethel?

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Bethel

Latest Bethel fishing reports

Largemouth bass

White Pond

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Mohegan

length · weight

Black crappie

Pelton Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Katonah

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Outpost Inn Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

King Pond

length · weight

Brook trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

Brook trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Pelton Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Outpost Inn Pond

9 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Bethel

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Connecticut can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streams

Open year-round

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°22′28.9″N 73°23′34.1″W

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FAQ about Bethel fishing

Anglers in Bethel, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Saugatuck Reservoir, and Lake Zoar.

Most commonly caught species around Bethel, CT:

Largemouth bass - 32,708 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,408 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,096 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,604 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,702 reported catches

The latest Bethel, CT fishing reports are:

@jimmy-gorman reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Pond.
@frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan.
@alex.goldsmith reported a nice Black crappie at Pelton Pond.
@brucemaex reported a nice Bluegill at Lake Katonah.
@Byrnsey- reported a nice Largemouth bass at Outpost Inn Pond.

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