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Colebrook River Lake

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Connecticut, United States

4.0·158 catches

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Rock bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

Colebrook River Lake is a lake located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with Berkshire County, Massachusetts. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rock bass, and Bluegill.

Location

42°02′5.7″N 73°03′1.7″W
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Official website

www.recreation.gov

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Fishing regulations at Colebrook River Lake, 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
Smallmouth bass

Smallmouth bass

Regulation boundaryCT Colebrook Flood Control
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.

Aggregate limit6

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

Memorable / trophy limits2 > 16

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.

Required licenses
CT and MA fishing license is valid on entire waterbody.
Additional information
No minimum size limit. Open year-round.Largemouth and Smallmouth bass 12-inches to 16-inches protected slot limit. Daily creel limit 6 bass, only 2 bass may be 16-inches or over.Legal Methods: angling, icefishing The possession and use of any live alewives, blueback (glut or river) herring, gizzard, hickory, or threadfin shad as bait is prohibited.
Synonyms
Micropterus dolomieui
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
Bluegill

Bluegill

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Additional information
Open year-round. No minimum length. No creel limit. Legal Methods: angling, icefishing, bobbing
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Bluegill
Synonyms
Lepomis macrochirus
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FAQ about Colebrook River Lake fishing

📍 Where is Colebrook River Lake located?
Colebrook River Lake is a lake located in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with Berkshire County, Massachusetts. Its coordinates are:
42°02′5.7″N 73°03′1.7″W
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🎣 Where on Colebrook River Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Colebrook River Lake 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 Colebrook River Lake?
The most common species in Colebrook River Lake are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 43 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Rock bass - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Colebrook River Lake fishing reports?
The latest Colebrook River Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Colebrook River Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Colebrook River Lake, 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 Colebrook River Lake?

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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