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The Upper Lagoon

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Connecticut, United States

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Striped bass

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General info

The Upper Lagoon is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Tautog, and Summer flounder.

Location

41°18′38.4″N 72°00′28.9″W
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Fishing regulations at The Upper Lagoon, 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
Striped bass

Striped bass

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit1

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 size28" (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.

Max size31" (Total Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.

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.

Restrictions & requirements

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Additional information
Recreational harvest is permitted year round. Any striped bass less than 28-inches or greater than or equal to 31-inches shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken. You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle HooksStriped bass may only be taken by angling. No spearing or gaffing striped bass!No person shall land or possess on the waters of this state or on any parcel of land, structure, or portion of a roadway abutting tidal waters of this state any striped bass from which the head or tail has been removed or which has otherwise been rendered unidentifiable as a striped bass or unable to be measured.
Synonyms
Morone saxatilis
Season open: October 10 - November 28
Tautog

Tautog

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit2

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 size16" (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 Season: April 1 - April 30; bag limit = 2 fish per angler Open Season: July 1 - August 31; bag limit = 2 fish per angler Open Season: October 10 - Nov. 28; bag limit = 3 fish per angler
Edibility
Chris R. says they're delicious!
Synonyms
Tautoga onitis
Season closed: October 16 - May 3
Summer flounder

Summer flounder

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit3

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 size19" (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
Summer Flounder (Fluke) -- Regulation Changes for 2024 in boldOpen Season: May 4 - August 1; 19 inch minimum lengthOpen Season: August 2 - October 15; 19.5 inch minimum length  Daily creel limit: 3 fish per anglerEnhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites the Minimum Length is 17 inches For summer flounder taken at Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites the minimum size is 17 inches; for more information, see CT Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing.If summer flounder are filleted onboard a vessel: 1. each fillet is required to meet the minimum fish length, or 2. the carcass of the fish from which the fillet was removed has to be retained and the carcass has to meet the minimum length. This rule shall not be construed to prevent filleting of fish on shore or dockside.Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.
Synonyms
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
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FAQ about The Upper Lagoon fishing

📍 Where is The Upper Lagoon located?
The Upper Lagoon is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°18′38.4″N 72°00′28.9″W
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🎣 Where on The Upper Lagoon is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on The Upper Lagoon 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 Upper Lagoon?
The most common species in The Upper Lagoon are:
  • Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Tautog - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest The Upper Lagoon fishing reports?
The latest The Upper Lagoon fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at The Upper Lagoon right now?
According to fishing regulations at The Upper Lagoon, 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 Upper Lagoon?

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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