🐟 What fish can you catch in New Preston?

Most commonly caught species around New Preston , CT : Largemouth bass - 28,515 reported catches Bluegill - 5,240 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,778 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,564 reported catches Brown trout - 3,013 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest New Preston fishing reports?

The latest New Preston , CT fishing reports are: @Gage47 reported a nice Black crappie at Westminster Lake . @REEL4REAL reported a nice Rainbow trout at Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park) . @trout7south reported a nice Brown trout at Saugatuck Reservoir . @Jbanik19 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Candlewood . @ray-potkay reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River . .

Fishing in New Preston, CT

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

Anglers in New Preston , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Naugatuck River , Lake Lillinonah , Squantz Pond .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for New Preston , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in New Preston?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in New Preston , CT was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020 .

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Top fish species in New Preston

Latest New Preston fishing reports

Black crappie

Westminster Lake

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Rainbow trout

Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park)

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Brown trout

Saugatuck Reservoir

20 in · 4 lb

Smallmouth bass

Lake Candlewood

length · weight

Striped bass

Housatonic River

27 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Lake Candlewood

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Black crappie

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

Spring Water Lake

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Fishing regulations in New Preston

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 May 8th, 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°40′52.7″N 73°21′8.3″W

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FAQ about New Preston fishing

Anglers in New Preston, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Naugatuck River, Lake Lillinonah, and Squantz Pond.

Most commonly caught species around New Preston, CT:

Largemouth bass - 28,515 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,240 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,778 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,564 reported catches
Brown trout - 3,013 reported catches

The latest New Preston, CT fishing reports are:

@Gage47 reported a nice Black crappie at Westminster Lake.
@REEL4REAL reported a nice Rainbow trout at Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park).
@trout7south reported a nice Brown trout at Saugatuck Reservoir.
@Jbanik19 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake Candlewood.
@ray-potkay reported a nice Striped bass at Housatonic River.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in New Preston, CT was a 11 ft / 0.7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Snagabass860 at Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) on October 29, 2015.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in New Preston, CT was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020.