Fishing in Lake Pocotopaug, CT

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

Anglers in Lake Pocotopaug , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Butternut Pond , Moodus Reservoir , Wethersfield Cove , Center Springs Pond , Mattabesset River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Pocotopaug?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Pocotopaug , CT : Largemouth bass - 29,194 reported catches Bluegill - 6,131 reported catches Rainbow trout - 4,738 reported catches Striped bass - 3,328 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,044 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Lake Pocotopaug fishing reports?

The latest Lake Pocotopaug , CT fishing reports are: @joelkindel reported a nice Largemouth bass . @joelkindel reported a nice Largemouth bass . @shawn.menard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Savin Lake . @ryder.marsh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lily Pond . @ryder.marsh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lily Pond . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Lake Pocotopaug

Latest Lake Pocotopaug fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Savin Lake

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Largemouth bass

Lily Pond

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Largemouth bass

Lily Pond

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

Lily Pond

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Chain pickerel

Lydall Pond Number 1 (Salter's Pond)

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Largemouth bass

Lydall Pond Number 1 (Salter's Pond)

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Black crappie

Lily Pond

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Fishing regulations in Lake Pocotopaug

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 19th, 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°35′45.6″N 72°30′36″W

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FAQ about Lake Pocotopaug fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Lake Pocotopaug, Connecticut?

Anglers in Lake Pocotopaug, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Butternut Pond, Moodus Reservoir, Wethersfield Cove, Center Springs Pond, and Mattabesset River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Lake Pocotopaug?

Most commonly caught species around Lake Pocotopaug, CT:

Largemouth bass - 29,194 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,131 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 4,738 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,328 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,044 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Lake Pocotopaug fishing reports?

The latest Lake Pocotopaug, CT fishing reports are:

@joelkindel reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@joelkindel reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@shawn.menard reported a nice Largemouth bass at Savin Lake.
@ryder.marsh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lily Pond.
@ryder.marsh reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lily Pond.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Lake Pocotopaug?

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