Fishing in East Lyme, CT

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

Anglers in East Lyme , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Town of East Hampton Coast , Thames River , Moodus Reservoir , Town of Southold Coast .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in East Lyme?

Most commonly caught species around East Lyme , CT : Largemouth bass - 13,161 reported catches Striped bass - 4,953 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,539 reported catches Bluegill - 2,532 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,910 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest East Lyme fishing reports?

The latest East Lyme , CT fishing reports are: @garyb791 reported a nice Channel catfish at Spaulding Pond . @everettgaul reported a nice Scup at Mystic Harbor . @everettgaul reported a nice Scup at Mystic Harbor . @obscurisnox reported a nice Channel catfish at Salmon River . @lynchisaac reported a nice Striped bass at Thames River . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in East Lyme

Latest East Lyme fishing reports

Channel catfish

Spaulding Pond

length · weight

Scup

Mystic Harbor

length · weight

Scup

Mystic Harbor

length · weight

Channel catfish

Salmon River

length · weight

Striped bass

Thames River

15 in · 3 lb

Striped bass

Threemile River

19 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Bashan Lake

20 in · 4 lb

Chain pickerel

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Savin Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Oxoboxo Lake

11 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in East Lyme

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 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

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°21′59″N 72°14′6.7″W

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FAQ about East Lyme fishing

🎣 Where to fish in East Lyme, Connecticut?

Anglers in East Lyme, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Town of East Hampton Coast, Thames River, Moodus Reservoir, and Town of Southold Coast.

🐟 What fish can you catch in East Lyme?

Most commonly caught species around East Lyme, CT:

Largemouth bass - 13,161 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,953 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,539 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,532 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,910 reported catches

📢 What are the latest East Lyme fishing reports?

The latest East Lyme, CT fishing reports are:

@garyb791 reported a nice Channel catfish at Spaulding Pond.
@everettgaul reported a nice Scup at Mystic Harbor.
@everettgaul reported a nice Scup at Mystic Harbor.
@obscurisnox reported a nice Channel catfish at Salmon River.
@lynchisaac reported a nice Striped bass at Thames River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in East Lyme?

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