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Cranberry Swamp

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species at Cranberry Swamp

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

21 in · 6 lb 4 oz

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General info

Cranberry Swamp is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass.

Location

41°32′13.6″N 72°06′29.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Cranberry Swamp, 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 23rd, 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°32′13.6″N 72°06′29.1″W
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FAQ about Cranberry Swamp fishing

Cranberry Swamp is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°32′13.6″N 72°06′29.1″W
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