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Butternut Pond

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Connecticut, United States

4.0·736 catches

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White bullhead

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

12 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

13 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

Butternut Pond is a lake located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Channel catfish, and Bluegill.

Location

41°33′6.4″N 72°40′9.1″W
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Official website

www.middletownct.gov

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Fishing regulations at Butternut Pond, 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 1st, 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°33′6.4″N 72°40′9.1″W
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Cities nearby

Middletown

0.8 miles away

Cromwell

4.2 miles away

Meriden

6.6 miles away

Berlin

6.9 miles away

Rocky Hill

7.3 miles away

East Hampton

8.5 miles away

Wallingford

9.5 miles away

Newington

9.9 miles away

Wethersfield

10.3 miles away

Wallingford Center

10.5 miles away

New Britain

10.5 miles away

Southington

11.5 miles away

Glastonbury

11.6 miles away

Cheshire

12.4 miles away

Plainville

12.9 miles away

North Branford

14.1 miles away

Madison

14.8 miles away

Hartford

14.8 miles away

East Hartford

14.9 miles away

Guilford

15.1 miles away

Farmington

15.1 miles away

North Haven

15.3 miles away

West Hartford

15.5 miles away

Colchester

16.6 miles away

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FAQ about Butternut Pond fishing

Butternut Pond is a lake located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°33′6.4″N 72°40′9.1″W
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