Fishing in Montville, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Montville, Connecticut?

Anglers in Montville , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Quinebaug River , Thames River , Moodus Reservoir , Spaulding Pond .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Montville?

Most commonly caught species around Montville , CT : Largemouth bass - 16,107 reported catches Striped bass - 4,446 reported catches Bluegill - 3,502 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,470 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,367 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Montville fishing reports?

The latest Montville , CT fishing reports are: @ashenlight reported a nice Largemouth bass at Red Cedar Lake . @emmit.koch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Hill Pond . @SlobSnatcher reported a nice Largemouth bass at Crystal Lake . @aaviksis reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Brayden.cz reported a nice Black crappie . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Montville

Latest Montville fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Red Cedar Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Great Hill Pond

13 in · 1 lb 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Crystal Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Holbrook Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

McVeagh Pond

length · weight

Whale shark

Amston Lake

397 in · 41000 lb

Chain pickerel

Goss Pond

16 in · 1 lb

Wangumbaug Lake

12 in · 2 lb

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Fishing regulations in Montville

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 11th, 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°27′49″N 72°09′25.2″W

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FAQ about Montville fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Montville, Connecticut?

Anglers in Montville, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Quinebaug River, Thames River, Moodus Reservoir, and Spaulding Pond.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Montville?

Most commonly caught species around Montville, CT:

Largemouth bass - 16,107 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,446 reported catches
Bluegill - 3,502 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,470 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,367 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Montville fishing reports?

The latest Montville, CT fishing reports are:

@ashenlight reported a nice Largemouth bass at Red Cedar Lake.
@emmit.koch reported a nice Largemouth bass at Great Hill Pond.
@SlobSnatcher reported a nice Largemouth bass at Crystal Lake.
@aaviksis reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Brayden.cz reported a nice Black crappie.

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

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