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Hop River

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Connecticut, United States

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General info

Hop River is a stream located in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with Windham County, Connecticut. It is most popular for fishing Brown trout, Brook trout, and Rainbow trout.

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41°45′11.3″N 72°23′17.8″W
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Fishing regulations at Hop 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.

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Cities nearby

Coventry

3.2 miles away

Coventry Lake

3.3 miles away

South Coventry

4.3 miles away

Vernon

6.9 miles away

Manchester

7.2 miles away

Storrs

7.7 miles away

Rockville

8.5 miles away

Mansfield

8.6 miles away

Tolland

8.8 miles away

Willimantic

9.2 miles away

Glastonbury

9.2 miles away

Terramuggus

9.2 miles away

Mansfield Center

10.0 miles away

South Windsor

11.1 miles away

South Windham

11.5 miles away

Ellington

11.6 miles away

East Hartford

11.7 miles away

Windham

11.8 miles away

Crystal Lake

12.5 miles away

Broad Brook

13.4 miles away

East Windsor

14.0 miles away

Stafford Springs

14.8 miles away

Lake Chaffee

16.2 miles away

Stafford

16.7 miles away

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FAQ about Hop River fishing

📍 Where is the Hop River located?
the Hop River is a stream located in Tolland County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with Windham County, Connecticut. Its coordinates are:
41°45′11.3″N 72°23′17.8″W
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🎣 Where on the Hop River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the Hop River 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 Hop River?
The most common species in the Hop River are:
📢 What are the latest Hop River fishing reports?
The latest Hop River fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at the Hop River right now?
According to fishing regulations at the Hop River, 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 .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Hop River?

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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