🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Chaffee?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Chaffee , CT : Largemouth bass - 37,286 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 5,186 reported catches Bluegill - 5,168 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,410 reported catches Chain pickerel - 4,348 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lake Chaffee fishing reports?

The latest Lake Chaffee , CT fishing reports are: @camwhite reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pulpit Rock Pond . @Bass-508 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little River . @Patrick.dishman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whitins Pond . @Patrick.dishman reported a nice Black crappie at Whitins Pond . @dancook8788 reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Lake Chaffee, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lake Chaffee, Connecticut?

Anglers in Lake Chaffee , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Quinebaug River , Mansfield Hollow Lake , Scantic River , Crystal Lake , Hockanum River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Chaffee

Latest Lake Chaffee fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Pulpit Rock Pond

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Largemouth bass

Little River

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Largemouth bass

Whitins Pond

19 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Black crappie

Whitins Pond

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

Coes Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Whites Pond

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Largemouth bass

Little River

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Largemouth bass

Browning Pond

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Largemouth bass

Browning Pond

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Fishing regulations in Lake Chaffee

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°56′20″N 72°11′46″W

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FAQ about Lake Chaffee fishing

Anglers in Lake Chaffee, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Quinebaug River, Mansfield Hollow Lake, Scantic River, Crystal Lake, and Hockanum River.

Most commonly caught species around Lake Chaffee, CT:

Largemouth bass - 37,286 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 5,186 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,168 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,410 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 4,348 reported catches

The latest Lake Chaffee, CT fishing reports are:

@camwhite reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pulpit Rock Pond.
@Bass-508 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Little River.
@Patrick.dishman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Whitins Pond.
@Patrick.dishman reported a nice Black crappie at Whitins Pond.
@dancook8788 reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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