Fishing in Danbury, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Danbury, Connecticut?

Anglers in Danbury , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Saugatuck Reservoir , New Croton Reservoir , Lake Zoar .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Danbury?

Most commonly caught species around Danbury , CT : Largemouth bass - 35,665 reported catches Bluegill - 6,635 reported catches Striped bass - 5,349 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,587 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,915 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Danbury fishing reports?

The latest Danbury , CT fishing reports are: @Edog11 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pomperaug River . @beckettottavio reported a nice Bluegill . @beckettottavio reported a nice Channel catfish . @Gage47 reported a nice Signal crayfish at Tenmile River . @JohnF12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Red Wing Park Lake . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Danbury

Latest Danbury fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Pomperaug River

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

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Signal crayfish

Tenmile River

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Largemouth bass

Red Wing Park Lake

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Bluegill

Baummer Pond

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Largemouth bass

Red Wing Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Red Wing Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Saugatuck Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

New Croton Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in Danbury

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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 21st, 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°24′5.8″N 73°28′15.6″W

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FAQ about Danbury fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Danbury, Connecticut?

Anglers in Danbury, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Saugatuck Reservoir, New Croton Reservoir, and Lake Zoar.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Danbury?

Most commonly caught species around Danbury, CT:

Largemouth bass - 35,665 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,635 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,349 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,587 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,915 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Danbury fishing reports?

The latest Danbury, CT fishing reports are:

@Edog11 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pomperaug River.
@beckettottavio reported a nice Bluegill.
@beckettottavio reported a nice Channel catfish.
@Gage47 reported a nice Signal crayfish at Tenmile River.
@JohnF12 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Red Wing Park Lake.

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

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Danbury, 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: