🐟 What fish can you catch in Shelton?

Most commonly caught species around Shelton , CT : Largemouth bass - 26,602 reported catches Striped bass - 4,955 reported catches Bluegill - 4,412 reported catches Rainbow trout - 2,726 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 2,592 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Shelton fishing reports?

The latest Shelton , CT fishing reports are: @jakebuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wright's Pond . @RobertJones1127 reported a nice Brown trout . @mattjanikula reported a nice Channel catfish at Butternut Pond . @CatfishKing888 reported a nice Channel catfish at Butternut Pond . @CatchOnlyDinks reported a nice Brown bullhead at Putnam Park Pond . .

Fishing in Shelton, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Shelton, Connecticut?

Anglers in Shelton , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Rooster River , Saugatuck Reservoir , Maltby Lakes West , Lake Zoar , Wepawaug 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

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Largemouth bass

Wright's Pond

15 in · 3 lb

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Brown trout

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Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

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Channel catfish

Butternut Pond

13 in · 1 lb

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Brown bullhead

Putnam Park Pond

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Putnam Park Pond

6 in · 2 oz

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Yellow perch

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Bluegill

Putnam Park Pond

6 in · 3 oz

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Brown bullhead

Putnam Park Pond

8 in · 3 oz

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Striped bass

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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 species as of May 2, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Shelton fishing

Anglers in Shelton, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Rooster River, Saugatuck Reservoir, Maltby Lakes West, Lake Zoar, and Wepawaug River.

Most commonly caught species around Shelton, CT:

Largemouth bass - 26,602 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,955 reported catches
Bluegill - 4,412 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 2,726 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 2,592 reported catches

The latest Shelton, CT fishing reports are:

@jakebuck reported a nice Largemouth bass at Wright's Pond.
@RobertJones1127 reported a nice Brown trout.
@mattjanikula reported a nice Channel catfish at Butternut Pond.
@CatfishKing888 reported a nice Channel catfish at Butternut Pond.
@CatchOnlyDinks reported a nice Brown bullhead at Putnam Park Pond.

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