🐟 What fish can you catch in Gales Ferry?

Most commonly caught species around Gales Ferry , CT : Largemouth bass - 13,234 reported catches Striped bass - 5,091 reported catches Bluegill - 2,730 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,693 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,104 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Gales Ferry fishing reports?

The latest Gales Ferry , CT fishing reports are: @RobNick reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Hammonasset . @ojBASSIN reported a nice Channel catfish at Chester Creek . @eric.deacon reported a nice Black crappie . @eric.deacon reported a nice Rainbow trout at Day Pond . @eric.deacon reported a nice Black crappie at Day Pond . .

Fishing in Gales Ferry, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Gales Ferry, Connecticut?

Anglers in Gales Ferry , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Connecticut River , Washington County Coast , Thames River , Quinebaug River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Gales Ferry

Latest Gales Ferry fishing reports

Rainbow trout

Lake Hammonasset

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Channel catfish

Chester Creek

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Black crappie

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Rainbow trout

Day Pond

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Black crappie

Day Pond

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Black crappie

Day Pond

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Bluegill

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Tiger trout

Schreeder Pond

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Creek chub

Buddington Pond

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Creek chub

Buddington Pond

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Fishing regulations in Gales Ferry

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.

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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°25′17.4″N 72°05′7.4″W

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FAQ about Gales Ferry fishing

Anglers in Gales Ferry, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Connecticut River, Washington County Coast, Thames River, and Quinebaug River.

Most commonly caught species around Gales Ferry, CT:

Largemouth bass - 13,234 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,091 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,730 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,693 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,104 reported catches

The latest Gales Ferry, CT fishing reports are:

@RobNick reported a nice Rainbow trout at Lake Hammonasset.
@ojBASSIN reported a nice Channel catfish at Chester Creek.
@eric.deacon reported a nice Black crappie.
@eric.deacon reported a nice Rainbow trout at Day Pond.
@eric.deacon reported a nice Black crappie at Day Pond.

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