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Fishing in Hartford, CT

Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Hartford

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Bluegill

Windsor Locks Canal

11 in · 2 lb

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Chain pickerel

Windsor Locks Canal

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Rock bass

Windsor Locks Canal

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Chain pickerel

Sylvan Lake

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Pumpkinseed

Bantam River

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Largemouth bass

Jennings Pond

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Black bullhead

Sun Valley Lake

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Black crappie

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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About Hartford fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Hartford, Connecticut. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 28,065 catches for Largemouth bass, 5,254 catches for Bluegill, and 4,031 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in Hartford

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 species as of May 4, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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3.5 miles away

West Hartford

3.6 miles away

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4.5 miles away

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6.0 miles away

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6.1 miles away

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7.3 miles away

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7.4 miles away

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8.2 miles away

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8.7 miles away

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8.9 miles away

Simsbury

10.4 miles away

Cromwell

10.7 miles away

Plainville

11.0 miles away

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11.2 miles away

East Windsor

11.3 miles away

Berlin

11.7 miles away

Vernon

12.5 miles away

Bristol

14.5 miles away

Southington

15.1 miles away

Middletown

15.2 miles away

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15.8 miles away