🐟 What fish can you catch in Pawcatuck?

Most commonly caught species around Pawcatuck , CT : Largemouth bass - 13,166 reported catches Striped bass - 6,241 reported catches Bluegill - 2,637 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,286 reported catches Black sea bass - 2,192 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pawcatuck fishing reports?

The latest Pawcatuck , CT fishing reports are: @topreplay101 reported a nice Bluegill at John L Curran Upper Reservoir . @eric.deacon reported a nice Black crappie . @jamason-kingsborough reported a nice Bluegill . @greysonfongemie reported a nice Creek chub at Buddington Pond . @greysonfongemie reported a nice Creek chub at Buddington Pond . .

Fishing in Pawcatuck, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pawcatuck, Connecticut?

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

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Pawcatuck

Latest Pawcatuck fishing reports

Bluegill

John L Curran Upper Reservoir

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Bluegill

length · weight

Creek chub

Buddington Pond

length · weight

Creek chub

Buddington Pond

length · weight

Creek chub

Buddington Pond

10 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

11 in · 1 lb

Brook trout

18 in · 2 lb 4 oz

Rainbow trout

Tarbox Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Tarbox Pond

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Pawcatuck

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 18th, 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°22′38.6″N 71°50′57.1″W

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FAQ about Pawcatuck fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Pawcatuck, CT:

Largemouth bass - 13,166 reported catches
Striped bass - 6,241 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,637 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,286 reported catches
Black sea bass - 2,192 reported catches

The latest Pawcatuck, CT fishing reports are:

@topreplay101 reported a nice Bluegill at John L Curran Upper Reservoir.
@eric.deacon reported a nice Black crappie.
@jamason-kingsborough reported a nice Bluegill.
@greysonfongemie reported a nice Creek chub at Buddington Pond.
@greysonfongemie reported a nice Creek chub at Buddington Pond.

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