🐟 What fish can you catch in Newtown?

Most commonly caught species around Newtown , CT : Largemouth bass - 34,403 reported catches Bluegill - 6,148 reported catches Striped bass - 4,654 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,378 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,210 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Newtown fishing reports?

The latest Newtown , CT fishing reports are: @john.hamel reported a nice Sea trout at Black Rock Pond . @REEL4REAL reported a nice Rainbow trout at Housatonic River . @jacob-blakeslee reported a nice Pumpkinseed at North Farms Reservoir . @jacob-blakeslee reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Farms Reservoir . @alanie-rolon reported a nice Black crappie at Belleview Lake . .

Fishing in Newtown, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Newtown, Connecticut?

Anglers in Newtown , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Saugatuck Reservoir , Naugatuck River , Long Meadow Pond .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Newtown

Latest Newtown fishing reports

Sea trout

Black Rock Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Housatonic River

length · weight

Pumpkinseed

North Farms Reservoir

length · weight

Largemouth bass

North Farms Reservoir

length · weight

Black crappie

Belleview Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Baummer Pond

length · weight

Walleye

Lake Saltonstall

20 in · 4 lb

Rainbow trout

Baummer Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Mohegan

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Newtown

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 June 1st, 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°23′55.7″N 73°17′33.7″W

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FAQ about Newtown fishing

Anglers in Newtown, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, Saugatuck Reservoir, Naugatuck River, and Long Meadow Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Newtown, CT:

Largemouth bass - 34,403 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,148 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,654 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,378 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,210 reported catches

The latest Newtown, CT fishing reports are:

@john.hamel reported a nice Sea trout at Black Rock Pond.
@REEL4REAL reported a nice Rainbow trout at Housatonic River.
@jacob-blakeslee reported a nice Pumpkinseed at North Farms Reservoir.
@jacob-blakeslee reported a nice Largemouth bass at North Farms Reservoir.
@alanie-rolon reported a nice Black crappie at Belleview Lake.

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