🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelton?

Most commonly caught species around Shelton , CT : Largemouth bass - 30,630 reported catches Bluegill - 5,711 reported catches Striped bass - 5,379 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,404 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,877 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shelton fishing reports?

The latest Shelton , CT fishing reports are: @willcarta reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @MaxMainelli17 reported a nice Common carp at Shepaug River . @MaxMainelli17 reported a nice Common carp at Shepaug River . @AsvFishing reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @Basskisser74 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Muscoot Reservoir . .

Fishing in Shelton, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shelton, Connecticut?

Anglers in Shelton , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Housatonic River , Rooster River , Saugatuck Reservoir , Naugatuck River .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Shelton

Latest Shelton fishing reports

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Common carp

Shepaug River

23 in · 6 lb

Common carp

Shepaug River

35 in · 19 lb

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

26 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

Muscoot Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

West Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Striped bass

Long Island Sound

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Mondo Pond

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Fishing regulations in Shelton

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 21st, 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°18′21.6″N 73°08′17.9″W

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FAQ about Shelton fishing

Anglers in Shelton, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Housatonic River, Rooster River, Saugatuck Reservoir, and Naugatuck River.

Most commonly caught species around Shelton, CT:

Largemouth bass - 30,630 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,711 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,379 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,404 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,877 reported catches

The latest Shelton, CT fishing reports are:

@willcarta reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@MaxMainelli17 reported a nice Common carp at Shepaug River.
@MaxMainelli17 reported a nice Common carp at Shepaug River.
@AsvFishing reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@Basskisser74 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Muscoot Reservoir.

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