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Fishing regulations at Colebrook River Lake, CT
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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
Smallmouth bass
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.
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
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.
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.
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.
Rock bass
Open year-round. No minimum length. No creel limit.
Legal Methods: angling, icefishing, bobbing
Bluegill
Legal Methods: angling, icefishing, bobbing
FAQ about Colebrook River Lake fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 39 members reported to have caught this fish
- Rock bass - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- Bluegill - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @carlospereira reported a nice White sucker.
- @jayyturntt reported a nice Chain pickerel.
- @ldupee reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @chrisfaria reported a nice White sucker.
- @chrisfaria reported a nice Rainbow trout.
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