Fishing in Derby, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Derby, Connecticut?

Anglers in Derby , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Housatonic River , Rooster River , Naugatuck River , Lake Saltonstall .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Derby?

Most commonly caught species around Derby , CT : Largemouth bass - 30,792 reported catches Bluegill - 6,139 reported catches Striped bass - 5,372 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,840 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,026 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Derby fishing reports?

The latest Derby , CT fishing reports are: @Hessin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Browns Reservoir . @jaden-rosenberg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goetzen Brook . @gellercampbell reported a nice Largemouth bass . @gellercampbell reported a nice Largemouth bass . @jaden-rosenberg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goetzen Brook . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Derby

Latest Derby fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Browns Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Goetzen Brook

length · weight

Largemouth bass

17 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Goetzen Brook

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Saltonstall

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Beaver Brook

10 in · 1 lb 1 oz

Largemouth bass

Rockwell Swamp

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Chamberlain

19 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Lake Chamberlain

20 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Derby

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 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°19′35.4″N 73°04′59.9″W

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FAQ about Derby fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Derby, Connecticut?

Anglers in Derby, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Housatonic River, Rooster River, Naugatuck River, and Lake Saltonstall.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Derby?

Most commonly caught species around Derby, CT:

Largemouth bass - 30,792 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,139 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,372 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,840 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,026 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Derby fishing reports?

The latest Derby, CT fishing reports are:

@Hessin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Browns Reservoir.
@jaden-rosenberg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goetzen Brook.
@gellercampbell reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@gellercampbell reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@jaden-rosenberg reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goetzen Brook.

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

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