🐟 What fish can you catch in Fairfield?

Most commonly caught species around Fairfield , CT : Largemouth bass - 27,342 reported catches Striped bass - 5,962 reported catches Bluegill - 4,016 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,950 reported catches Bluefish - 2,492 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fairfield fishing reports?

The latest Fairfield , CT fishing reports are: @finn-j reported a nice Walleye at Lake Ronkonkoma . @jakebuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wright's Pond . @RobertJones1127 reported a nice Brown trout . @fortylobsta reported a nice Chain pickerel . @CatchOnlyDinks reported a nice Brown bullhead at Putnam Park Pond . .

Fishing in Fairfield, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fairfield, Connecticut?

Anglers in Fairfield , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Rooster River , Saugatuck Reservoir , Wepawaug River , Lake Mohegan , Mill River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Fairfield

Latest Fairfield fishing reports

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Walleye

Lake Ronkonkoma

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Largemouth bass

Wright's Pond

15 in · 3 lb

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Brown trout

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Chain pickerel

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Brown bullhead

Putnam Park Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Putnam Park Pond

6 in · 2 oz

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Yellow perch

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Bluegill

Putnam Park Pond

6 in · 3 oz

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Brown bullhead

Putnam Park Pond

8 in · 3 oz

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Striped bass

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Fishing regulations in Fairfield

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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 species as of May 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Fairfield fishing

Anglers in Fairfield, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Rooster River, Saugatuck Reservoir, Wepawaug River, Lake Mohegan, and Mill River.

Most commonly caught species around Fairfield, CT:

Largemouth bass - 27,342 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,962 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,016 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,950 reported catches
Bluefish - 2,492 reported catches

The latest Fairfield, CT fishing reports are:

@finn-j reported a nice Walleye at Lake Ronkonkoma.
@jakebuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wright's Pond.
@RobertJones1127 reported a nice Brown trout.
@fortylobsta reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@CatchOnlyDinks reported a nice Brown bullhead at Putnam Park Pond.

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