🐟 What fish can you catch in New Milford?

Most commonly caught species around New Milford , CT : Largemouth bass - 30,862 reported catches Bluegill - 5,469 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,085 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,208 reported catches Brown trout - 2,893 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Milford fishing reports?

The latest New Milford , CT fishing reports are: @jimmy-gorman reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Pond . @Wonder_bread_inc reported a nice Rainbow trout at Farmington River . @frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan . @zayasluis reported a nice Brown trout at Stillwater Pond . @alex.goldsmith reported a nice Black crappie at Pelton Pond . .

Fishing in New Milford, CT

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

Anglers in New Milford , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Lake Zoar , Lake Lillinonah , Lake Carmel .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in New Milford

Latest New Milford fishing reports

Largemouth bass

White Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Farmington River

20 in · 4 lb

Yellow perch

Lake Mohegan

length · weight

Brown trout

Stillwater Pond

length · weight

Black crappie

Pelton Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Lake Katonah

length · weight

Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Outpost Inn Pond

length · weight

Brook trout

Colony Pond

length · weight

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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 Largemouth bass as of April 22nd, 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°36′15.5″N 73°25′16.7″W

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FAQ about New Milford fishing

Anglers in New Milford, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Lake Zoar, Lake Lillinonah, and Lake Carmel.

Most commonly caught species around New Milford, CT:

Largemouth bass - 30,862 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,469 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,085 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,208 reported catches
Brown trout - 2,893 reported catches

The latest New Milford, CT fishing reports are:

@jimmy-gorman reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Pond.
@Wonder_bread_inc reported a nice Rainbow trout at Farmington River.
@frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan.
@zayasluis reported a nice Brown trout at Stillwater Pond.
@alex.goldsmith reported a nice Black crappie at Pelton Pond.

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