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Smallmouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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General info

Banks Pond is a lake located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°09′25.6″N 73°18′35.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Banks 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Channel catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Aggregate

6

Open year-round. No minimum length.

Legal Methods: angling, icefishing, bobbing

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

41°09′25.6″N 73°18′35.8″W
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Cities nearby

Staples

1.0 miles away

Southport

1.9 miles away

Mill Plain

2.1 miles away

Westport

2.2 miles away

Greens Farms

2.2 miles away

Coleytown

2.2 miles away

Fairfield

2.4 miles away

Fairfield University

2.8 miles away

Westport Village

2.8 miles away

Murray

3.0 miles away

Compo

3.2 miles away

Old Hill

3.5 miles away

Poplar Plains

3.6 miles away

Saugatuck

4.4 miles away

Weston

4.8 miles away

Plattsville

5.4 miles away

South Wilton

5.7 miles away

Bridgeport

6.4 miles away

Wilton Center

6.5 miles away

Norwalk

6.5 miles away

Cannondale

7.2 miles away

Wilton

7.6 miles away

Georgetown

9.1 miles away

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FAQ about Banks Pond fishing

Banks Pond is a lake located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°09′25.6″N 73°18′35.8″W
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