🐟 What fish can you catch in Essex Village?

Most commonly caught species around Essex Village , CT : Largemouth bass - 18,174 reported catches Striped bass - 4,670 reported catches Bluegill - 3,784 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,147 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,062 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Essex Village fishing reports?

The latest Essex Village , CT fishing reports are: @gage-ragsdale reported a nice American shad at Thames River . @codyh reported a nice Black crappie at Mirror Lake . @Mad-Maxwell reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Beaver Brook . @HF1224 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Maltby Lakes West . @codyh reported a nice Black crappie at Mirror Lake . .

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 , Connecticut River , Moodus Reservoir , Town of Southold Coast , Gardiners Bay .

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

Download the Fishbrain app 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: 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. .

Connecticut, United States

Want trophy-size catches? These Essex Village spots deliver

Scan the QR code to download the app!

Top fish species in Essex Village

Latest Essex Village fishing reports

American shad

Thames River

length · weight

Black crappie

Mirror Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Eyetail bowfin

Beaver Brook

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Maltby Lakes West

length · weight

Black crappie

Mirror Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Lake Hammonasset

length · weight

Bluegill

Silver Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Silver Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Mirror Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Mirror Lake

length · weight

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

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 April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Select species

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

No closed season.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°21′21.2″N 72°23′30.8″W

Regulations in the map

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

FAQ about Essex Village fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Essex Village, CT:

Largemouth bass - 18,174 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,670 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,784 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,147 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,062 reported catches

The latest Essex Village, CT fishing reports are:

@gage-ragsdale reported a nice American shad at Thames River.
@codyh reported a nice Black crappie at Mirror Lake.
@Mad-Maxwell reported a nice Eyetail bowfin at Beaver Brook.
@HF1224 reported a nice Chain pickerel at Maltby Lakes West.
@codyh reported a nice Black crappie at Mirror Lake.

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: