🐟 What fish can you catch in West Haven?

Most commonly caught species around West Haven , CT : Largemouth bass - 29,663 reported catches Bluegill - 5,943 reported catches Striped bass - 5,474 reported catches Rainbow trout - 3,245 reported catches Chain pickerel - 2,772 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest West Haven fishing reports?

The latest West Haven , CT fishing reports are: @arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Channel catfish at Maltby Lakes North . @arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Channel catfish at Maltby Lakes North . @arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Yellow perch at Maltby Lakes North . @arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Chain pickerel at Maltby Lakes North . @jonathanpizzuto reported a nice Brown trout at Pootatuck River . .

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 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

Maltby Lakes North

length · weight

Channel catfish

Maltby Lakes North

length · weight

Yellow perch

Maltby Lakes North

length · weight

Chain pickerel

Maltby Lakes North

length · weight

Brown trout

Pootatuck River

length · weight

Brown trout

Pootatuck River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pootatuck River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Mill Pond

20 in · 8 lb

Largemouth bass

Hop Brook Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Hop Brook Lake

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 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°16′26″N 72°58′1.9″W

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FAQ about West Haven fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around West Haven, CT:

Largemouth bass - 29,663 reported catches
Bluegill - 5,943 reported catches
Striped bass - 5,474 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 3,245 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 2,772 reported catches

The latest West Haven, CT fishing reports are:

@arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Channel catfish at Maltby Lakes North.
@arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Channel catfish at Maltby Lakes North.
@arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Yellow perch at Maltby Lakes North.
@arsenio.bernardo reported a nice Chain pickerel at Maltby Lakes North.
@jonathanpizzuto reported a nice Brown trout at Pootatuck River.

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:

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 West Haven, CT was a 13 ft / 3 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @samsbikes at Lake Whitney on May 20, 2020.

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