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McGovern Pond

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Connecticut, United States

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Brook trout

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Tiger trout

17 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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General info

McGovern Pond is a swamp located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

41°45′28.8″N 72°46′3.6″W
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Official website

www.westhartfordct.gov

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Fishing regulations at McGovern 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.

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Cities nearby

West Hartford

1.0 miles away

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4.3 miles away

Hartford

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Avon

5.0 miles away

Newington

5.3 miles away

Blue Hills

5.3 miles away

New Britain

5.8 miles away

Bloomfield

6.0 miles away

Wethersfield

6.4 miles away

Weatogue

6.9 miles away

Plainville

7.4 miles away

East Hartford

7.9 miles away

Canton Valley

8.4 miles away

Simsbury

8.5 miles away

Simsbury Center

8.8 miles away

Rocky Hill

8.8 miles away

Kensington

9.0 miles away

Collinsville

9.0 miles away

West Simsbury

9.1 miles away

Windsor

9.2 miles away

Glastonbury Center

9.5 miles away

Berlin

10.1 miles away

Tariffville

10.3 miles away

South Windsor

11.3 miles away

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FAQ about McGovern Pond fishing

📍 Where is McGovern Pond located?
McGovern Pond is a swamp located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°45′28.8″N 72°46′3.6″W
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🎣 Where on McGovern Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on McGovern Pond 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 McGovern Pond?
The most common species in McGovern Pond are:
📢 What are the latest McGovern Pond fishing reports?
The latest McGovern Pond fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at McGovern Pond right now?
According to fishing regulations at McGovern Pond, 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 McGovern Pond?

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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