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Nonnewaug River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Brook trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

14 in · 1 lb 2 oz

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Creek chub

6 in · 1 oz

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General info

Nonnewaug River is a stream located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Creek chub, and Brook trout.

Location

41°36′20″N 73°10′26″W
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Fishing regulations at Nonnewaug River, 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.

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Cities nearby

Bethlehem Village

2.8 miles away

Watertown

3.0 miles away

Oakville

4.5 miles away

Woodbury Center

4.5 miles away

Waterbury

7.8 miles away

Plymouth

8.6 miles away

Heritage Village

8.9 miles away

Bantam

9.0 miles away

Southbury

9.6 miles away

Terryville

10.0 miles away

Naugatuck

10.2 miles away

Wolcott

10.4 miles away

New Preston

10.6 miles away

Bridgewater

11.0 miles away

Oxford

12.2 miles away

New Milford

12.8 miles away

Northwest Harwinton

12.8 miles away

Bristol

13.1 miles away

Brookfield

14.8 miles away

Brookfield Center

14.8 miles away

Chimney Point

15.6 miles away

Torrington

16.0 miles away

Gaylordsville

16.1 miles away

Cornwall Bridge

17.6 miles away

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FAQ about Nonnewaug River fishing

📍 Where is the Nonnewaug River located?
the Nonnewaug River is a stream located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°36′20″N 73°10′26″W
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🎣 Where on the Nonnewaug River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Nonnewaug River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the Nonnewaug River?
The most common species in the Nonnewaug River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Creek chub - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Nonnewaug River fishing reports?
The latest Nonnewaug River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Nonnewaug River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Nonnewaug River, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Atlantic bluefin tuna, Scup, and Winter flounder. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Nonnewaug River?

Fishing in Connecticut requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, annual, and short-term, available online or at town offices and licensed vendors.

In Connecticut, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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