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Deep River Reservoir

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

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Chain pickerel

16 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

3 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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General info

Deep River Reservoir is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass and Chain pickerel.

Location

41°32′38.3″N 72°14′51.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Deep River 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.

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South Windham

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Moodus

10.5 miles away

Willimantic

11.9 miles away

Windham

12.2 miles away

East Lyme

12.3 miles away

Terramuggus

13.0 miles away

East Hampton

13.5 miles away

Lake Pocotopaug

14.0 miles away

Chester Center

14.7 miles away

Essex Village

15.0 miles away

Deep River Center

15.2 miles away

Mansfield Center

15.3 miles away

South Coventry

16.1 miles away

Coventry Lake

16.4 miles away

Higganum

16.5 miles away

Coventry

17.2 miles away

Glastonbury

18.5 miles away

Middletown

21.1 miles away

Glastonbury Center

21.2 miles away

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FAQ about Deep River Reservoir fishing

Deep River Reservoir is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°32′38.3″N 72°14′51.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Deep River Reservoir 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 Deep River Reservoir are:
The latest Deep River Reservoir fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at Deep River Reservoir, 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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