🐟 What fish can you catch in Waterbury?

Most commonly caught species around Waterbury , CT : Largemouth bass - 28,388 reported catches Bluegill - 5,166 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,855 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 3,657 reported catches Striped bass - 3,195 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Waterbury fishing reports?

The latest Waterbury , CT fishing reports are: @ryangrant3927 reported a nice Largemouth bass . @andywang9494 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Lake Candlewood . @andywang9494 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Candlewood . @Jshiddy reported a nice Largemouth bass . @patrick.skwiot reported a nice Rainbow trout at Mill River . .

Fishing in Waterbury, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Waterbury, Connecticut?

Anglers in Waterbury , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Naugatuck River , Long Meadow Pond , Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake) , Lake Zoar , Seymour Reservoir Number 4 .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in Waterbury

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Largemouth bass

23 in · 6 lb 2 oz

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Brown bullhead

Lake Candlewood

14 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Black crappie

Lake Candlewood

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

8 in · 6 oz

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Rainbow trout

Mill River

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Largemouth bass

Shepaug Reservoir

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Largemouth bass

Shepaug Reservoir

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Bluegill

Putnam Park Pond

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

Shepaug Reservoir

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Fishing regulations in Waterbury

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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 3, 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 Waterbury fishing

Anglers in Waterbury, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Naugatuck River, Long Meadow Pond, Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake), Lake Zoar, and Seymour Reservoir Number 4.

Most commonly caught species around Waterbury, CT:

Largemouth bass - 28,388 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,166 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,855 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 3,657 reported catches
Striped bass - 3,195 reported catches

The latest Waterbury, CT fishing reports are:

@ryangrant3927 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@andywang9494 reported a nice Brown bullhead at Lake Candlewood.
@andywang9494 reported a nice Black crappie at Lake Candlewood.
@Jshiddy reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@patrick.skwiot reported a nice Rainbow trout at Mill River.

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