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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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Rock bass

7 in · 1 lb

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Rock bass

7 in · 1 lb

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General info

Piper Brook is a stream located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rock bass, and Common carp.

Location

41°42′20.3″N 72°44′42.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Piper Brook?

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Fishing regulations at Piper Brook, 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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit6

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size12" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.

Aggregate limit6

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information
No minimum size requirement in rivers and streamsOpen year-round Legal Methods: angling, icefishing
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Rock bass

Rock bass

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Additional information
Open year-round. No minimum length. No creel limit.Legal Methods: angling, icefishing, bobbing
Edibility
Good
Synonyms
Ambloplites rupestris
Season open: year-round
Common carp

Common carp

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit5

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 30

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information
Open year-round. No minimum length. Only 1 fish over 30-inches. Legal Methods: angling, ice fishing, bobbing, bow and arrow, spearing
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Cyprinus carpio
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Cities nearby

Newington

1.5 miles away

New Britain

3.0 miles away

Wethersfield

3.9 miles away

West Hartford

4.3 miles away

Farmington

5.2 miles away

Hartford

5.2 miles away

Rocky Hill

5.4 miles away

Kensington

5.5 miles away

Plainville

6.2 miles away

Berlin

6.7 miles away

Glastonbury Center

7.5 miles away

Cromwell

7.7 miles away

East Hartford

7.8 miles away

Blue Hills

7.9 miles away

Avon

8.1 miles away

Bloomfield

9.5 miles away

Southington

9.8 miles away

Bristol

10.2 miles away

Glastonbury

10.2 miles away

Weatogue

10.6 miles away

Plantsville

11.4 miles away

Middletown

11.9 miles away

Meriden

11.9 miles away

Manchester

12.4 miles away

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FAQ about Piper Brook fishing

📍 Where is the Piper Brook located?
the Piper Brook is a stream located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°42′20.3″N 72°44′42.2″W
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🎣 Where on the Piper Brook is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Piper Brook 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.
🐟 What species are in the Piper Brook?
The most common species in the Piper Brook are:
📢 What are the latest Piper Brook fishing reports?
The latest Piper Brook fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Piper Brook right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Piper Brook, some of the species in season this November include: Black sea bass, Tautog, 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Piper Brook?

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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