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Hammonasset River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

4.8·208 catches

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Tiger trout

15 in · 3 lb 6 oz

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Warty frogfish

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Rainbow trout

11 in · 1 lb

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Rainbow trout

14 in · 1 lb

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Brook trout

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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Brook trout

14 in · 1 lb 6 oz

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General info

Hammonasset River is a stream located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with New Haven County, Connecticut. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, Brook trout, and Brown trout.

Location

41°21′35.4″N 72°36′45″W
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Fishing regulations at Hammonasset 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.

Fishing is prohibited in this area. No Public Access.

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Reviews of Hammonasset River

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Cities nearby

Madison

1.6 miles away

Guilford

4.9 miles away

Madison Center

5.6 miles away

Clinton

6.0 miles away

Guilford Center

6.3 miles away

Chester Center

8.5 miles away

North Branford

8.5 miles away

Deep River Center

9.0 miles away

Northford

9.1 miles away

Higganum

9.5 miles away

Westbrook Center

10.4 miles away

Branford

11.0 miles away

Essex Village

11.4 miles away

Branford Center

11.9 miles away

Saybrook Manor

12.0 miles away

Wallingford

12.0 miles away

Wallingford Center

12.4 miles away

North Haven

12.8 miles away

Middletown

13.2 miles away

Moodus

13.2 miles away

East Haven

13.4 miles away

Old Saybrook Center

13.5 miles away

Fenwick

14.7 miles away

Quinnipiac University

15.4 miles away

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FAQ about Hammonasset River fishing

📍 Where is the Hammonasset River located?
the Hammonasset River is a stream located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with New Haven County, Connecticut. Its coordinates are:
41°21′35.4″N 72°36′45″W
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🎣 Where on the Hammonasset River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Hammonasset 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 Hammonasset River?
The most common species in the Hammonasset River are:
  • Rainbow trout - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brook trout - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Brown trout - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Hammonasset River fishing reports?
The latest Hammonasset River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Hammonasset River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Hammonasset 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 Hammonasset 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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