🐟 What fish can you catch in Lakes East?

Most commonly caught species around Lakes East , CT : Largemouth bass - 34,732 reported catches Bluegill - 6,270 reported catches Striped bass - 6,219 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,278 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,577 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Lakes East fishing reports?

The latest Lakes East , CT fishing reports are: @smooktobers reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Transylvania Pond . @smooktobers reported a nice Bluegill at Transylvania Pond . @dennis.barrow reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Mohegan . @nick-d-alessandro reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Lakes East, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Lakes East, Connecticut?

Anglers in Lakes East , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Saugatuck Reservoir , New Croton Reservoir , Lake Zoar .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Lakes East

Latest Lakes East fishing reports

Transylvania Pond

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Transylvania Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Transylvania Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Mohegan

length · weight

Largemouth bass

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Lake Tonetta

length · weight

Black crappie

Lake Casse

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Tenmile River

1 in · 3 oz

Sharparoon Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

19 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Lakes East

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 May 29th, 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°19′53″N 73°29′28″W

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FAQ about Lakes East fishing

Anglers in Lakes East, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Saugatuck Reservoir, New Croton Reservoir, and Lake Zoar.

Most commonly caught species around Lakes East, CT:

Largemouth bass - 34,732 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,270 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,219 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,278 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,577 reported catches

The latest Lakes East, CT fishing reports are:

@smooktobers reported a nice Pumpkinseed at Transylvania Pond.
@smooktobers reported a nice Bluegill at Transylvania Pond.
@dennis.barrow reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lake Mohegan.
@nick-d-alessandro reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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