🐟 What fish can you catch in New London?

Most commonly caught species around New London , CT : Largemouth bass - 10,948 reported catches Striped bass - 5,289 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,452 reported catches Bluegill - 2,216 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,784 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New London fishing reports?

The latest New London , CT fishing reports are: @Jayfrm860 reported a nice Bluegill at Blissville Pond . @bignosebassin_ reported a nice Brook trout at Rogers Lake . @bankfisherman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pines Pond . @mylatehope reported a nice Golden rainbow trout at Meadow Brook Pond . @mylatehope reported a nice Rainbow trout at Meadow Brook Pond . .

Fishing in New London, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in New London, Connecticut?

Anglers in New London , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Connecticut River , Washington County Coast , Town of East Hampton Coast , Thames River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in New London

Latest New London fishing reports

Bluegill

Blissville Pond

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Brook trout

Rogers Lake

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Largemouth bass

Pines Pond

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Golden rainbow trout

Meadow Brook Pond

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Rainbow trout

Meadow Brook Pond

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Golden rainbow trout

Meadow Brook Pond

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Brook trout

Spaulding Pond

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Rainbow trout

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Chain pickerel

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Brown trout

Oyster River

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Fishing regulations in New London

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°21′0.7″N 72°06′8.3″W

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FAQ about New London fishing

Anglers in New London, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Connecticut River, Washington County Coast, Town of East Hampton Coast, and Thames River.

Most commonly caught species around New London, CT:

Largemouth bass - 10,948 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,289 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,452 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,216 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,784 reported catches

The latest New London, CT fishing reports are:

@Jayfrm860 reported a nice Bluegill at Blissville Pond.
@bignosebassin_ reported a nice Brook trout at Rogers Lake.
@bankfisherman reported a nice Largemouth bass at Pines Pond.
@mylatehope reported a nice Golden rainbow trout at Meadow Brook Pond.
@mylatehope reported a nice Rainbow trout at Meadow Brook Pond.

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