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 , Lake Zoar .

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

Most commonly caught species around West Haven , CT : Largemouth bass - 31,734 reported catches Bluegill - 6,916 reported catches Striped bass - 5,678 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,407 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,868 reported catches .

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

The latest West Haven , CT fishing reports are: @samcarp007 reported a nice Channel catfish at Mirror Lake . @Angler_Lu reported a nice Largemouth bass at Colony Pond . @jadenr11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goetzen Brook . @tommycali reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nichols Pond . @lyrik-andrejko reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Zoar . .

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

Channel catfish

Mirror Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Colony Pond

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Goetzen Brook

12 in · 1 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Nichols Pond

6 in · 3 oz

Yellow perch

Lake Zoar

length · weight

Yellow perch

Lake Zoar

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Goetzen Brook

11 in · 1 lb

Striped searobin

Long Island Sound

14 in · 2 lb

Redbreast sunfish

Lake Zoar

length · weight

Summer flounder

Long Island Sound

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 July 23rd, 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°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 Lake Zoar.

🐟 What fish can you catch in West Haven?

Most commonly caught species around West Haven, CT:

Largemouth bass - 31,734 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,916 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,678 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,407 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,868 reported catches

📢 What are the latest West Haven fishing reports?

The latest West Haven, CT fishing reports are:

@samcarp007 reported a nice Channel catfish at Mirror Lake.
@Angler_Lu reported a nice Largemouth bass at Colony Pond.
@jadenr11 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Goetzen Brook.
@tommycali reported a nice Largemouth bass at Nichols Pond.
@lyrik-andrejko reported a nice Yellow perch at Lake Zoar.

📅 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: