🐟 What fish can you catch in Candlewood Shores?

Most commonly caught species around Candlewood Shores , CT : Largemouth bass - 32,488 reported catches Bluegill - 5,651 reported catches Striped bass - 4,240 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,034 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,973 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Candlewood Shores fishing reports?

The latest Candlewood Shores , CT fishing reports are: @jeffcasolo reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River . @matan_fish reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Windmill Lake . @canaancrowder reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hop Brook Lake . @canaancrowder reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hop Brook Lake . @Chiefsfanfourtyone reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Candlewood Shores, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Candlewood Shores, Connecticut?

Anglers in Candlewood Shores , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Lake Zoar , Lake Lillinonah , Muscoot Reservoir .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Candlewood Shores

Latest Candlewood Shores fishing reports

Striped bass

Housatonic River

29 in · 8 lb 6 oz

Pumpkinseed

Windmill Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hop Brook Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hop Brook Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Baummer Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Blanchard Pond

5 in · 2 oz

Striped bass

Housatonic River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Maltby Lakes West

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Candlewood Shores

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 18th, 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°28′52″N 73°26′16.4″W

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FAQ about Candlewood Shores fishing

Anglers in Candlewood Shores, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, and Muscoot Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Candlewood Shores, CT:

Largemouth bass - 32,488 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,651 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,240 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,034 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,973 reported catches

The latest Candlewood Shores, CT fishing reports are:

@jeffcasolo reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River.
@matan_fish reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Windmill Lake.
@canaancrowder reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hop Brook Lake.
@canaancrowder reported a nice Largemouth bass at Hop Brook Lake.
@Chiefsfanfourtyone reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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