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Brook trout

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Brook trout

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American eel

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General info

Bogus Mountain Brook is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Brook trout, American eel, and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°20′7.9″N 73°25′51.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Bogus Mountain Brook?

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Fishing regulations at Bogus Mountain 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
American eel

American eel

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit25

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 size9" (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.

Additional information
Open year round. The taking of elver eel, glass eel and silver eel is prohibited. Eel Pots limited to 2 pots per person, personal use only. Legal Methods: Angling, Ice fishing, Bobbing, Bow and Arrow, Spearing. Spearing and bow and arrow use prohibited in streams or stream sections stocked with trout. Spearing prohibited in all lakes & ponds.
Edibility
May contain elevated mercury levels.
Synonyms
Anguilla rostrata
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
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Cities nearby

Topstone

2.8 miles away

Lakes East

3.1 miles away

Redding Center

3.2 miles away

Bethel

3.4 miles away

Ridgefield

4.2 miles away

Lakes West

4.3 miles away

Branchville

4.7 miles away

Danbury

5.0 miles away

Mamanasco Lake

5.0 miles away

Dodgingtown

5.1 miles away

Ridgebury

5.2 miles away

Georgetown

6.0 miles away

West Mountain

6.1 miles away

Peach Lake

8.0 miles away

Cannondale

8.3 miles away

Stepney

8.5 miles away

Wilton

8.9 miles away

Lewisboro

9.1 miles away

Weston

9.5 miles away

Wilton Center

10.0 miles away

South Wilton

11.3 miles away

Poplar Plains

11.7 miles away

Scotts Corners

12.0 miles away

New Canaan

12.7 miles away

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FAQ about Bogus Mountain Brook fishing

📍 Where is the Bogus Mountain Brook located?
the Bogus Mountain Brook is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°20′7.9″N 73°25′51.3″W
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🎣 Where on the Bogus Mountain Brook is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Bogus Mountain 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 Bogus Mountain Brook?
The most common species in the Bogus Mountain Brook are:
📢 What are the latest Bogus Mountain Brook fishing reports?
The latest Bogus Mountain Brook fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Bogus Mountain Brook right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Bogus Mountain 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 Bogus Mountain 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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