Fishing in Southbury, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Southbury, Connecticut?

Anglers in Southbury , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Candlewood , Housatonic River , Naugatuck River , Long Meadow Pond , Lake Lillinonah .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Southbury?

Most commonly caught species around Southbury , CT : Largemouth bass - 39,270 reported catches Bluegill - 8,408 reported catches Striped bass - 4,180 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 4,038 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,861 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Southbury fishing reports?

The latest Southbury , CT fishing reports are: @calvallance reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gunther Park Pond . @calvallance reported a nice Pumpkingill hybrid at Gunther Park Pond . @grandmidas reported a nice Northern kingcroaker at Mill River . @grandmidas reported a nice Bluefish at Mill River . @Maj3613 reported a nice Chain pickerel at West Branch Croton River . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Southbury

Latest Southbury fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Gunther Park Pond

length · weight

Pumpkingill hybrid

Gunther Park Pond

length · weight

Northern kingcroaker

Mill River

length · weight

Bluefish

Mill River

length · weight

Chain pickerel

West Branch Croton River

18 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Seymour Reservoir Number 3

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Lake Candlewood

length · weight

Black crappie

Mirror Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Woodridge Lake

length · weight

Yellow perch

Muddy River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Southbury

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 September 11th, 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

Additional information

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streamsOpen year-round Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°28′28.2″N 73°13′58.4″W

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FAQ about Southbury fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Southbury, Connecticut?

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

🐟 What fish can you catch in Southbury?

Most commonly caught species around Southbury, CT:

Largemouth bass - 39,270 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,408 reported catches
Striped bass - 4,180 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 4,038 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,861 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Southbury fishing reports?

The latest Southbury, CT fishing reports are:

@calvallance reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gunther Park Pond.
@calvallance reported a nice Pumpkingill hybrid at Gunther Park Pond.
@grandmidas reported a nice Northern kingcroaker at Mill River.
@grandmidas reported a nice Bluefish at Mill River.
@Maj3613 reported a nice Chain pickerel at West Branch Croton River.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Southbury?

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