🐟 What fish can you catch in Chester Center?

Most commonly caught species around Chester Center , CT : Largemouth bass - 21,859 reported catches Bluegill - 4,522 reported catches Striped bass - 4,367 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,852 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,363 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chester Center fishing reports?

The latest Chester Center , CT fishing reports are: @angler235087 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Jackie Robinson Pond . @connor-ives reported a nice Chain pickerel at Silver Lake . @braianbraz reported a nice Common carp at Beachland Dairy Goose Pond . @colincordeiro reported a nice Largemouth bass . @dmachial reported a nice Largemouth bass at Griswold Reservoir . .

Fishing in Chester Center, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chester Center, Connecticut?

Anglers in Chester Center , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Connecticut River , Moodus Reservoir , Butternut Pond , Mattabesset River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Chester Center

Latest Chester Center fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Jackie Robinson Pond

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Silver Lake

26 in · 4 lb

Common carp

Beachland Dairy Goose Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Griswold Reservoir

18 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Cedar Lake

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Staddle Brook

10 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Griswold Reservoir

14 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Largemouth bass

Griswold Reservoir

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Chester Center

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 19th, 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°24′6.5″N 72°27′28.1″W

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FAQ about Chester Center fishing

Anglers in Chester Center, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Connecticut River, Moodus Reservoir, Butternut Pond, and Mattabesset River.

Most commonly caught species around Chester Center, CT:

Largemouth bass - 21,859 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,522 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,367 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,852 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,363 reported catches

The latest Chester Center, CT fishing reports are:

@angler235087 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Jackie Robinson Pond.
@connor-ives reported a nice Chain pickerel at Silver Lake.
@braianbraz reported a nice Common carp at Beachland Dairy Goose Pond.
@colincordeiro reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@dmachial reported a nice Largemouth bass at Griswold Reservoir.

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