Fishing in Higganum, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Higganum, Connecticut?

Anglers in Higganum , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River , Silver Lake , Butternut Pond , Moodus Reservoir , Mattabesset River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Higganum?

Most commonly caught species around Higganum , CT : Largemouth bass - 29,273 reported catches Bluegill - 6,185 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,369 reported catches Striped bass - 4,248 reported catches Chain pickerel - 3,004 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Higganum fishing reports?

The latest Higganum , CT fishing reports are: @emalinevarga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake . @emalinevarga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake . @emalinevarga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake . @liamg5226 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dodge Pond . @Evanfising07 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Higganum

Latest Higganum fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Mirror Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mirror Lake

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Largemouth bass

Mirror Lake

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Largemouth bass

Dodge Pond

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Pocotopaug

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Pocotopaug

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Griswold Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Pocotopaug

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Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

24 in · 6 lb

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Fishing regulations in Higganum

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 June 13th, 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

Additional information

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streams

Open year-round

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°29′25.8″N 72°33′28.8″W

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FAQ about Higganum fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Higganum, Connecticut?

Anglers in Higganum, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Connecticut River, Silver Lake, Butternut Pond, Moodus Reservoir, and Mattabesset River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Higganum?

Most commonly caught species around Higganum, CT:

Largemouth bass - 29,273 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,185 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,369 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,248 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 3,004 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Higganum fishing reports?

The latest Higganum, CT fishing reports are:

@emalinevarga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake.
@emalinevarga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake.
@emalinevarga reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mirror Lake.
@liamg5226 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Dodge Pond.
@Evanfising07 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Pocotopaug.

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

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