🐟 What fish can you catch in Madison?

Most commonly caught species around Madison , CT : Largemouth bass - 24,287 reported catches Striped bass - 5,444 reported catches Bluegill - 5,043 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,882 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,622 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Madison fishing reports?

The latest Madison , CT fishing reports are: @peterkrastevgale reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @EBUSA1 reported a nice Brown trout at Axle Shop Pond . @EBUSA1 reported a nice Brown trout at Axle Shop Pond . @RobNick reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @Chiefsfanfourtyone reported a nice Smallmouth bass . .

Fishing in Madison, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Madison, Connecticut?

Anglers in Madison , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Connecticut River , Lake Saltonstall , Moodus Reservoir , Quinnipiac River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Madison

Latest Madison fishing reports

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Brown trout

Axle Shop Pond

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Brown trout

Axle Shop Pond

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Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Smallmouth bass

12 in · 2 lb

Brook trout

Rogers Lake

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Wrights Pond

16 in · 1 lb

Black crappie

Griswold Reservoir

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Black crappie

Griswold Reservoir

length · weight

Black crappie

Griswold Reservoir

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Madison

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 24th, 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°20′23.3″N 72°37′40.1″W

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FAQ about Madison fishing

Anglers in Madison, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Connecticut River, Lake Saltonstall, Moodus Reservoir, and Quinnipiac River.

Most commonly caught species around Madison, CT:

Largemouth bass - 24,287 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,444 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,043 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,882 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,622 reported catches

The latest Madison, CT fishing reports are:

@peterkrastevgale reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@EBUSA1 reported a nice Brown trout at Axle Shop Pond.
@EBUSA1 reported a nice Brown trout at Axle Shop Pond.
@RobNick reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@Chiefsfanfourtyone reported a nice Smallmouth bass.

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