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Fishing in New Milford, CT

Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in New Milford

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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb

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Black crappie

Lake Wintergreen

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Smallmouth bass

Lake Candlewood

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Bluegill

Mirror Lake

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Northern pike

Putnam Lake

37 in · 10 lb

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Bluegill

Lake Garda

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Bluegill

Black Rock Pond

9 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

Mirror Lake

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About New Milford fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around New Milford, Connecticut. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 26,935 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,355 catches for Bluegill, and 3,610 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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Fishing regulations in New Milford

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 species as of April 24, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in New Milford, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Squantz Pond, and Putnam Lake.
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