Fishing in West Haven, CT

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in West Haven, Connecticut?

Anglers in West Haven , CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound , Housatonic River , Naugatuck River , Lake Saltonstall , Maltby Lakes West .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in West Haven?

Most commonly caught species around West Haven , CT : Largemouth bass - 30,388 reported catches Bluegill - 6,219 reported catches Striped bass - 5,574 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,359 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,821 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest West Haven fishing reports?

The latest West Haven , CT fishing reports are: @tom.logiudice reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spring Lake . @RobNick reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound . @Mcnuggie3.88 reported a nice Bluefish at Long Island Sound . @patrickmoore3779 reported a nice European spider crab at Long Island Sound . @AsvFishing reported a nice Striped bass . .

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

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Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species in West Haven

Latest West Haven fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Spring Lake

length · weight

Striped bass

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Bluefish

Long Island Sound

7 in · 5 oz

European spider crab

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Striped bass

29 in · 10 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Atlantic horseshoe crab

Long Island Sound

length · weight

Striped bass

30 in · 11 lb

Largemouth bass

Hemlock Reservoir

24 in · 5 lb

Rainbow trout

Pomperaug River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in West Haven

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 June 13th, 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 streams

Open year-round

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°16′26″N 72°58′1.9″W

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FAQ about West Haven fishing

🎣 Where to fish in West Haven, Connecticut?

Anglers in West Haven, CT recommend these top fishing spots: Long Island Sound, Housatonic River, Naugatuck River, Lake Saltonstall, and Maltby Lakes West.

🐟 What fish can you catch in West Haven?

Most commonly caught species around West Haven, CT:

Largemouth bass - 30,388 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,219 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,574 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,359 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,821 reported catches

📢 What are the latest West Haven fishing reports?

The latest West Haven, CT fishing reports are:

@tom.logiudice reported a nice Largemouth bass at Spring Lake.
@RobNick reported a nice Striped bass at Long Island Sound.
@Mcnuggie3.88 reported a nice Bluefish at Long Island Sound.
@patrickmoore3779 reported a nice European spider crab at Long Island Sound.
@AsvFishing reported a nice Striped bass.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in West Haven?

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