🐟 What fish can you catch in Darien?

Most commonly caught species around Darien , CT : Largemouth bass - 35,668 reported catches Striped bass - 8,145 reported catches Bluegill - 7,579 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,204 reported catches Bluefish - 3,203 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Darien fishing reports?

The latest Darien , CT fishing reports are: @avollmer reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @Hongzhe reported a nice Bluefish . @jg84 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cooper Pond . @whiteheadjason reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . @frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan . .

Fishing in Darien, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Darien, Connecticut?

Anglers in Darien , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Kensico Reservoir , Saugatuck Reservoir , Huntington Bay , New Croton Reservoir .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Darien

Latest Darien fishing reports

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Bluefish

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Brown bullhead

Cooper Pond

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Yellow perch

Lake Mohegan

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Bluegill

Herricks Pond

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Common carp

Herricks Pond

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Rainbow trout

Belmont Lake

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Brook trout

Belmont Lake

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Fishing regulations in Darien

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 22nd, 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°04′43″N 73°28′54.8″W

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FAQ about Darien fishing

Anglers in Darien, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Kensico Reservoir, Saugatuck Reservoir, Huntington Bay, and New Croton Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Darien, CT:

Largemouth bass - 35,668 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,145 reported catches
Bluegill - 7,579 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,204 reported catches
Bluefish - 3,203 reported catches

The latest Darien, CT fishing reports are:

@avollmer reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@Hongzhe reported a nice Bluefish.
@jg84 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cooper Pond.
@whiteheadjason reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.
@frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan.

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