🐟 What fish can you catch in Stamford?

Most commonly caught species around Stamford , CT : Largemouth bass - 38,933 reported catches Bluegill - 8,644 reported catches Striped bass - 8,273 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,609 reported catches Black crappie - 3,090 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Stamford fishing reports?

The latest Stamford , CT fishing reports are: @brett.f reported a nice Painted turtle at Herricks Pond . @aiden.fazio reported a nice Brown bullhead at Herricks Pond . @Finntufts reported a nice Rainbow trout at Limekiln Brook . @lelandbacas reported a nice Largemouth bass . @lelandbacas reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

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?

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Stamford , 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: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Bluegill caught in Stamford?

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Stamford , CT was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Striped bass caught in Stamford?

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Stamford , CT was a 13 ft / 881.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @domarvai at Rooster River on June 21, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Stamford

Latest Stamford fishing reports

Painted turtle

Herricks Pond

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Brown bullhead

Herricks Pond

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Rainbow trout

Limekiln Brook

16 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Bluegill

Reggie Pond

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Largemouth bass

South Pond

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Largemouth bass

Kings Pond

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Pleasant Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Pleasant Lake

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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 May 12th, 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 - 38,933 reported catches
Bluegill - 8,644 reported catches
Striped bass - 8,273 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,609 reported catches
Black crappie - 3,090 reported catches

The latest Stamford, CT fishing reports are:

@brett.f reported a nice Painted turtle at Herricks Pond.
@aiden.fazio reported a nice Brown bullhead at Herricks Pond.
@Finntufts reported a nice Rainbow trout at Limekiln Brook.
@lelandbacas reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@lelandbacas reported a nice Largemouth bass.

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

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Stamford, CT was a 13 ft caught by Fishbrain user @ExpertFishing at Hempstead Lake on August 9, 2020.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Stamford, CT was a 8 ft / 100 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @terryli at Lake Windwing on May 27, 2020.

The biggest Striped bass (by length) reported in Stamford, CT was a 13 ft / 881.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @domarvai at Rooster River on June 21, 2020.