🐟 What fish can you catch in Housatonic?

Most commonly caught species around Housatonic , MA : Largemouth bass - 6,881 reported catches Chain pickerel - 1,214 reported catches Bluegill - 1,164 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 1,147 reported catches Brown trout - 878 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Housatonic fishing reports?

The latest Housatonic , MA fishing reports are: @Cody3233 reported a nice Brown trout at Center Pond . @Cody3233 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pontoosuc Lake . @NEfisher reported a nice American shad at Housatonic River . @jaydenandrews-griswold reported a nice Black bullhead at Highland Lake . @Fishumms reported a nice Brook trout at Saw Kill . .

Fishing in Housatonic, MA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Housatonic, Massachusetts?

Anglers in Housatonic , MA recommend these top fishing spots: Housatonic River , West Branch Farmington River , Copake Lake , Richmond Pond , Laurel Lake .

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

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

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Housatonic , MA was a 6 ft / 300 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kthomas4441 at Burr Pond on July 31, 2016 .

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Top fish species in Housatonic

Latest Housatonic fishing reports

Brown trout

Center Pond

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Pontoosuc Lake

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American shad

Housatonic River

length · weight

Black bullhead

Highland Lake

11 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Brook trout

Saw Kill

length · weight

Northern pike

Nassau Lake

length · weight

Striped bass

Hudson River

49 in · 51 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Black crappie

length · weight

Rainbow trout

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Housatonic

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 Massachusetts 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 7th, 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

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Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

42°14′55.3″N 73°21′45.4″W

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FAQ about Housatonic fishing

Anglers in Housatonic, MA recommend these top fishing spots: Housatonic River, West Branch Farmington River, Copake Lake, Richmond Pond, and Laurel Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Housatonic, MA:

Largemouth bass - 6,881 reported catches
Chain pickerel - 1,214 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,164 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 1,147 reported catches
Brown trout - 878 reported catches

The latest Housatonic, MA fishing reports are:

@Cody3233 reported a nice Brown trout at Center Pond.
@Cody3233 reported a nice Rainbow trout at Pontoosuc Lake.
@NEfisher reported a nice American shad at Housatonic River.
@jaydenandrews-griswold reported a nice Black bullhead at Highland Lake.
@Fishumms reported a nice Brook trout at Saw Kill.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Housatonic, MA. 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 Housatonic, MA was a 12 ft / 1.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @allday-hookington at Sutherland Pond on July 8, 2015.

The biggest Chain pickerel (by length) reported in Housatonic, MA was a 12 ft / 2.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @mwilliams9511 at Mudge Pond on May 29, 2016.

The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Housatonic, MA was a 6 ft / 300 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @kthomas4441 at Burr Pond on July 31, 2016.