🐟 What fish can you catch in East Hampton?

Most commonly caught species around East Hampton , CT : Largemouth bass - 28,065 reported catches Bluegill - 5,804 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,451 reported catches Striped bass - 3,422 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,938 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest East Hampton fishing reports?

The latest East Hampton , CT fishing reports are: @handyvandermerwe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Pond . @zakharhul reported a nice Channel catfish at Salmon River . @zakharhul reported a nice White perch at Salmon River . @zakharhul reported a nice Yellow perch at Salmon River . @zakharhul reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Salmon River . .

Fishing in East Hampton, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in East Hampton, Connecticut?

Anglers in East Hampton , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River , Moodus Reservoir , Butternut Pond , Wethersfield Cove , Mattabesset River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in East Hampton

Latest East Hampton fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Mill Pond

20 in · 8 lb

Channel catfish

Salmon River

length · weight

White perch

Salmon River

length · weight

Yellow perch

Salmon River

length · weight

Eyetail bowfin

Salmon River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Oxoboxo Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Oxoboxo Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Oxoboxo Lake

length · weight

Birge Pond

length · weight

Brown bullhead

Birge Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in East Hampton

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 12th, 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°34′10.6″N 72°30′26.6″W

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FAQ about East Hampton fishing

Anglers in East Hampton, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River, Moodus Reservoir, Butternut Pond, Wethersfield Cove, and Mattabesset River.

Most commonly caught species around East Hampton, CT:

Largemouth bass - 28,065 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,804 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,451 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,422 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,938 reported catches

The latest East Hampton, CT fishing reports are:

@handyvandermerwe reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mill Pond.
@zakharhul reported a nice Channel catfish at Salmon River.
@zakharhul reported a nice White perch at Salmon River.
@zakharhul reported a nice Yellow perch at Salmon River.
@zakharhul reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Salmon River.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in East Hampton, CT was a 13 ft / 99.6 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @dakotamolnar at Mirror Lake on May 10, 2019.