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Back River

Connecticut, United States

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Hickory shad

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Hickory shad

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General info

Back River is a stream located in Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Hickory shad, and Dusky smooth-hound.

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Location

41Β°16β€²41.5β€³N 72Β°23β€²11.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Back 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 species as of April 18, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Back River is a stream located in Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°16β€²41.5β€³N 72Β°23β€²11.1β€³W
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