Map

Little Pond

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

3 catches

Top fish species at Little Pond

App Section

Check which species have trophy potential in Little Pond

Little Pond fishing reports

Loading...

Striped bass

46 in · 33 lb

Loading...

Spotted seatrout

20 in · 3 lb

Loading...

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Fishbrain
Have you been fishing here?

Log your catch and check out other catches from the community in the Fishbrain app.

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

General info

Little Pond is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Spotted seatrout, and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°17′5.2″N 72°15′52.9″W
Directions

When are Striped Bass biting on Little Pond?

Learn what time of year and day to go fishing at Little Pond. Download Fishbrain today to look for new fishing spots, scout new fishing access, or prep for your next trip.

Bite time image

Fishing regulations at Little 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size28" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Max size31" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
Recreational harvest is permitted year round. Any striped bass less than 28-inches or greater than or equal to 31-inches shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken. You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle HooksStriped bass may only be taken by angling. No spearing or gaffing striped bass!No person shall land or possess on the waters of this state or on any parcel of land, structure, or portion of a roadway abutting tidal waters of this state any striped bass from which the head or tail has been removed or which has otherwise been rendered unidentifiable as a striped bass or unable to be measured.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No minimum size requirement in rivers and streamsOpen year-round Legal Methods: angling, icefishing
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
License Icon
Local laws and licenses

Connecticut fishing license

Get license

Cities nearby

Niantic

4.6 miles away

Fenwick

4.8 miles away

Old Saybrook Center

5.4 miles away

East Lyme

5.8 miles away

Saybrook Manor

7.4 miles away

Essex Village

8.2 miles away

Waterford

8.4 miles away

Westbrook Center

9.2 miles away

New London

9.6 miles away

Orient

9.9 miles away

Deep River Center

11.2 miles away

Chester Center

12.9 miles away

Oxoboxo River

13.2 miles away

Gales Ferry

13.3 miles away

Groton

13.3 miles away

Poquonock Bridge

13.3 miles away

Groton Long Point

13.4 miles away

Montville

13.6 miles away

Noank

14.3 miles away

Fishers Island

14.3 miles away

Old Mystic

16.1 miles away

Ledyard

16.7 miles away

Mystic

16.8 miles away

Anything missing or inaccurate?

Suggest changes to improve what we show.

Suggest changes

FAQ about Little Pond fishing

📍 Where is Little Pond located?
Little Pond is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°17′5.2″N 72°15′52.9″W
.
🎣 Where on Little Pond is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Little 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 Little Pond?
The most common species in Little Pond are:
📢 What are the latest Little Pond fishing reports?
The latest Little Pond fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Little Pond right now?
According to fishing regulations at Little Pond, some of the species in season this November include: Black sea bass, Tautog, 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 Little 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.

Get license
App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...