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Cavanaugh Brook

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Connecticut, United States

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Eastern blacknose dace

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General info

Cavanaugh Brook is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with New Haven County, Connecticut. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

41°26′44.2″N 73°18′16.4″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Cavanaugh Brook?

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Fishing regulations at Cavanaugh Brook, CT

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 April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

6

No minimum size requirement in rivers and streams

Open year-round

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°26′44.2″N 73°18′16.4″W
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Cities nearby

Hawleyville

2.7 miles away

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3.3 miles away

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Southbury

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Brookfield Center

4.4 miles away

Heritage Village

4.5 miles away

Brookfield

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Dodgingtown

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Botsford

6.3 miles away

Bethel

6.7 miles away

Bridgewater

6.9 miles away

Candlewood Orchards

7.2 miles away

Candlewood Shores

7.3 miles away

Candlewood Lake Club

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Candlewood Isle

8.0 miles away

Chimney Point

8.1 miles away

Kellogg Point

8.2 miles away

Stepney

8.5 miles away

Candlewood Knolls

8.6 miles away

Danbury

9.1 miles away

Bogus Hill

9.2 miles away

Knollcrest

9.2 miles away

New Fairfield

9.9 miles away

Bigelow Corners

10.5 miles away

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FAQ about Cavanaugh Brook fishing

the Cavanaugh Brook is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with New Haven County, Connecticut. Its coordinates are:
41°26′44.2″N 73°18′16.4″W
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