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Skelton Reservoir

Connecticut, United States

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Skelton Reservoir fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Golden shiner

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Largemouth bass

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Chain pickerel

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Brook trout

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General info

Skelton Reservoir is a lake located in Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel, Largemouth bass, and Yellow perch.

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Location

41Β°19β€²4.6β€³N 73Β°06β€²36.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Skelton Reservoir, 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 species as of April 6, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Skelton Reservoir is a lake located in Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°19β€²4.6β€³N 73Β°06β€²36.9β€³W
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