Fishing in Groton, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Groton, Connecticut?

Anglers in Groton , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Washington County Coast , Town of East Hampton Coast , Thames River , Town of Southold Coast .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Groton?

Most commonly caught species around Groton , CT : Largemouth bass - 12,493 reported catches Striped bass - 5,779 reported catches Bluegill - 2,675 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,664 reported catches Black sea bass - 2,046 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Groton fishing reports?

The latest Groton , CT fishing reports are: @Lagodburger reported a nice Portly spider crab at Greenport Harbor . @deBonBon reported a nice Chain pickerel . @gavinauth reported a nice Brook trout . @gavinauth reported a nice Brook trout . @gavinauth reported a nice Brook trout . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Groton

Latest Groton fishing reports

Portly spider crab

Greenport Harbor

length · weight

Chain pickerel

length · weight

Brook trout

6 in · 3 oz

Brook trout

13 in · 1 lb

Brook trout

10 in · 1 lb

Northern puffer

Gull Pond

length · weight

Starry ray

Town of Southold Coast

length · weight

Black sea bass

Washington County Coast

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Bibbins Pond

length · weight

Dusky smooth-hound

Washington County Coast

25 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Groton

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 August 1st, 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

Fishing is prohibited in this area. No Public Access.

Additional information

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streamsOpen year-round Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°21′34.9″N 72°01′45.5″W

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FAQ about Groton fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Groton, Connecticut?

Anglers in Groton, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Washington County Coast, Town of East Hampton Coast, Thames River, and Town of Southold Coast.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Groton?

Most commonly caught species around Groton, CT:

Largemouth bass - 12,493 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,779 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,675 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,664 reported catches
Black sea bass - 2,046 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Groton fishing reports?

The latest Groton, CT fishing reports are:

@Lagodburger reported a nice Portly spider crab at Greenport Harbor.
@deBonBon reported a nice Chain pickerel.
@gavinauth reported a nice Brook trout.
@gavinauth reported a nice Brook trout.
@gavinauth reported a nice Brook trout.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Groton?

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