🐟 What fish can you catch in Derby?

Most commonly caught species around Derby , CT : Largemouth bass - 28,998 reported catches Bluegill - 5,597 reported catches Striped bass - 5,197 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,347 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,874 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Derby fishing reports?

The latest Derby , CT fishing reports are: @jimmarshalek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Paper Goods Pond . @NeverBeen_Skunked reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Mohegan . @markfranco8160 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Muddy River . @markfranco8160 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Muddy River . @markfranco8160 reported a nice Brook trout at Mill River . .

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 , Long Meadow Pond .

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

Paper Goods Pond

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Mohegan

17 in · 4 lb

Rainbow trout

Muddy River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Muddy River

length · weight

Brook trout

Mill River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

Common carp

Brewsters Pond

length · weight

Brown trout

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

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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 March 30th, 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°19′35.4″N 73°04′59.9″W

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FAQ about Derby fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Derby, CT:

Largemouth bass - 28,998 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,597 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,197 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,347 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,874 reported catches

The latest Derby, CT fishing reports are:

@jimmarshalek reported a nice Largemouth bass at Paper Goods Pond.
@NeverBeen_Skunked reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Mohegan.
@markfranco8160 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Muddy River.
@markfranco8160 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Muddy River.
@markfranco8160 reported a nice Brook trout at Mill River.

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: