🐟 What fish can you catch in Stamford?

Most commonly caught species around Stamford , CT : Largemouth bass - 38,497 reported catches Bluegill - 8,435 reported catches Striped bass - 8,177 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,580 reported catches Black crappie - 2,963 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Stamford fishing reports?

The latest Stamford , CT fishing reports are: @jimmy-gorman reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Pond . @LiamGian2000 reported a nice Koi x common carp . @jg84 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cooper Pond . @whiteheadjason reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond . @frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan . .

Fishing in Stamford, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Stamford, Connecticut?

Anglers in Stamford , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Kensico Reservoir , Saugatuck Reservoir , Huntington Bay , New Croton Reservoir .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Stamford

Latest Stamford fishing reports

Largemouth bass

White Pond

length · weight

Koi x common carp

32 in · 18 lb

Brown bullhead

Cooper Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Herricks Pond

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Mohegan

length · weight

Bluegill

Herricks Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Herricks Pond

length · weight

Common carp

Herricks Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Belmont Lake

length · weight

Brook trout

Belmont Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Stamford

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 22nd, 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°06′12.6″N 73°33′29.9″W

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FAQ about Stamford fishing

Anglers in Stamford, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Kensico Reservoir, Saugatuck Reservoir, Huntington Bay, and New Croton Reservoir.

Most commonly caught species around Stamford, CT:

Largemouth bass - 38,497 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,435 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,177 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,580 reported catches
Black crappie - 2,963 reported catches

The latest Stamford, CT fishing reports are:

@jimmy-gorman reported a nice Largemouth bass at White Pond.
@LiamGian2000 reported a nice Koi x common carp.
@jg84 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Cooper Pond.
@whiteheadjason reported a nice Bluegill at Herricks Pond.
@frankm86 reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Mohegan.

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