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West River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

4.5·67 catches

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

11 in · 7 oz

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Sea trout

7 in · 2 oz

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Sea trout

14 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

15 in · 2 lb

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General info

West River is a stream located in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Rainbow trout, and Bluefish.

Location

41°21′29.8″N 72°58′55.9″W
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Fishing regulations at West 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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FAQ about West River fishing

the West River is a stream located in New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°21′29.8″N 72°58′55.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the West 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.
The most common species in the West River are:
  • Striped bass - 19 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rainbow trout - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
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