🐟 What fish can you catch in Collinsville?

Most commonly caught species around Collinsville , CT : Largemouth bass - 28,876 reported catches Bluegill - 5,955 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,492 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,473 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,657 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Collinsville fishing reports?

The latest Collinsville , CT fishing reports are: @dennisschweitzer reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Mattabesset River . @dennisschweitzer reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Mattabesset River . @REEL4REAL reported a nice Rainbow trout at Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park) . @ryanmcleod2547 reported a nice Bluegill at Somersville Pond . @ray-potkay reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River . .

Fishing in Collinsville, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Collinsville, Connecticut?

Anglers in Collinsville , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Farmington River , Naugatuck River , Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) , West Branch Farmington River , Pequabuck River .

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

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Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Collinsville?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Collinsville , CT was a 13 ft / 300.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @vro.nate at Jawbuck Brook Reservoir on September 1, 2019 .

Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Collinsville

Latest Collinsville fishing reports

Redbreast sunfish

Mattabesset River

length · weight

Redbreast sunfish

Mattabesset River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park)

length · weight

Bluegill

Somersville Pond

length · weight

Striped bass

Housatonic River

27 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Silver Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Mill River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Collinsville

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 May 8th, 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°49′8″N 72°55′19.2″W

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FAQ about Collinsville fishing

Anglers in Collinsville, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Farmington River, Naugatuck River, Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake), West Branch Farmington River, and Pequabuck River.

Most commonly caught species around Collinsville, CT:

Largemouth bass - 28,876 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,955 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,492 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,473 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,657 reported catches

The latest Collinsville, CT fishing reports are:

@dennisschweitzer reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Mattabesset River.
@dennisschweitzer reported a nice Redbreast sunfish at Mattabesset River.
@REEL4REAL reported a nice Rainbow trout at Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park).
@ryanmcleod2547 reported a nice Bluegill at Somersville Pond.
@ray-potkay reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River.

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