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West Branch Bantam River

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Connecticut, United States

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West Branch Bantam River fishing reports

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Brook trout

13 in · 1 lb

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Fallfish

13 in · 1 lb

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Redbreast sunfish

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Redbreast sunfish

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Redbreast sunfish

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Brook trout

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General info

West Branch Bantam River is a stream located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Redbreast sunfish, Largemouth bass, and Brook trout.

Location

41°47′50.5″N 73°13′31.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Branch Bantam River?

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Fishing regulations at West Branch Bantam 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Redbreast sunfish as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Redbreast sunfish

Seasons

Open
Open year-round. No minimum length. No creel limit.
Legal Methods: angling, icefishing, bobbing
Very good

Lepomis auritus, Redbreast, Sunfish

Regulations for

41°47′50.5″N 73°13′31.7″W
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FAQ about West Branch Bantam River fishing

the West Branch Bantam River is a stream located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°47′50.5″N 73°13′31.7″W
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