Fishing in Middletown, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Middletown, Connecticut?

Anglers in Middletown , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Farmington River , Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) , Silver Lake , Pequabuck River , Butternut Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Middletown?

Most commonly caught species around Middletown , CT : Largemouth bass - 31,450 reported catches Bluegill - 6,868 reported catches Rainbow trout - 5,153 reported catches Striped bass - 3,350 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,287 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Middletown fishing reports?

The latest Middletown , CT fishing reports are: @juanalbrincoles reported a nice Largemouth bass at Butternut Pond . @cooper.barnes reported a nice Channel catfish . @caloneill reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Quassapaug . @caloneill reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Quassapaug . @cole-nordin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gardner Lake . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Middletown

Latest Middletown fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Butternut Pond

18 in · 3 lb

Channel catfish

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Quassapaug

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lake Quassapaug

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gardner Lake

8 in · 3 oz

American eel

length · weight

American eel

length · weight

Rock bass

Coginchaug River

6 in · 2 oz

Smallmouth bass

Coginchaug River

7 in · 3 oz

Rock bass

Coginchaug River

5 in · 2 oz

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Fishing regulations in Middletown

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 July 3rd, 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°32′51.4″N 72°39′17.6″W

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FAQ about Middletown fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Middletown, Connecticut?

Anglers in Middletown, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Farmington River, Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake), Silver Lake, Pequabuck River, and Butternut Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Middletown?

Most commonly caught species around Middletown, CT:

Largemouth bass - 31,450 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,868 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 5,153 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,350 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,287 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Middletown fishing reports?

The latest Middletown, CT fishing reports are:

@juanalbrincoles reported a nice Largemouth bass at Butternut Pond.
@cooper.barnes reported a nice Channel catfish.
@caloneill reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Quassapaug.
@caloneill reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Quassapaug.
@cole-nordin reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gardner Lake.

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

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