Fishing in Essex Village, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Essex Village, Connecticut?

Anglers in Essex Village , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Moodus Reservoir , Town of Southold Coast , Gardiners Bay , Salmon River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex Village?

Most commonly caught species around Essex Village , CT : Largemouth bass - 20,358 reported catches Striped bass - 5,016 reported catches Bluegill - 4,770 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,328 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,215 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Essex Village fishing reports?

The latest Essex Village , CT fishing reports are: .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Essex Village

Fishing regulations in Essex Village

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 September 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

Additional information

No closed season.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°21′21.2″N 72°23′30.8″W

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FAQ about Essex Village fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Essex Village, Connecticut?

Anglers in Essex Village, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Moodus Reservoir, Town of Southold Coast, Gardiners Bay, and Salmon River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex Village?

Most commonly caught species around Essex Village, CT:

Largemouth bass - 20,358 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,016 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,770 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,328 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,215 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Essex Village fishing reports?

The latest Essex Village, CT fishing reports are:

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Essex Village?

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