Fishing in Colchester, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Colchester, Connecticut?

Anglers in Colchester , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River , Moodus Reservoir , Salmon River , Lake Pocotopaug , Williams Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Colchester?

Most commonly caught species around Colchester , CT : Largemouth bass - 24,565 reported catches Bluegill - 5,144 reported catches Striped bass - 3,770 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,625 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,778 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Colchester fishing reports?

The latest Colchester , CT fishing reports are: @liamg5226 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dodge Pond . @Evanfising07 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug . @Evanfising07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug . @IsNotCosmos reported a nice Largemouth bass at Griswold Reservoir . @Evanfising07 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Colchester

Latest Colchester fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Dodge Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Pocotopaug

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pocotopaug

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Griswold Reservoir

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Pocotopaug

length · weight

Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

24 in · 6 lb

Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

19 in · 3 lb

Black crappie

Schoolhouse Brook

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

18 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Colchester

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 June 13th, 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

Additional information

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streams

Open year-round

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°33′43.6″N 72°20′51″W

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FAQ about Colchester fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Colchester, Connecticut?

Anglers in Colchester, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River, Moodus Reservoir, Salmon River, Lake Pocotopaug, and Williams Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Colchester?

Most commonly caught species around Colchester, CT:

Largemouth bass - 24,565 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,144 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,770 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,625 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,778 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Colchester fishing reports?

The latest Colchester, CT fishing reports are:

@liamg5226 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dodge Pond.
@Evanfising07 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug.
@Evanfising07 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug.
@IsNotCosmos reported a nice Largemouth bass at Griswold Reservoir.
@Evanfising07 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Colchester?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Colchester, CT. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: