Top fish species at North Branch Pootatuck River

Brook trout
Brook trout
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Brook trout

8 in · 1 lb

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General info

North Branch Pootatuck River is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout.

Location

41°22′28.2″N 73°17′48″W
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Fishing regulations at North Branch Pootatuck 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.

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East Village

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10.0 miles away

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Candlewood Lake Club

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FAQ about North Branch Pootatuck River fishing

the North Branch Pootatuck River is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°22′28.2″N 73°17′48″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the North Branch Pootatuck 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.
The most common species in the North Branch Pootatuck River are:
  • Brook trout - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
The latest North Branch Pootatuck River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the North Branch Pootatuck 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 .

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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