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Goss Cove

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Connecticut, United States

5.0·23 catches

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Yellow perch

9 in · 1 lb

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Chain pickerel

20 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

14 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

5 in · 6 oz

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Largemouth bass

12 in · 1 lb

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General info

Goss Cove is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Largemouth bass, and Summer flounder.

Location

41°23′11.9″N 72°05′13.1″W
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Fishing regulations at Goss Cove, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 13th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length

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 Hooks

Striped 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.

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Regulations for

41°23′11.9″N 72°05′13.1″W
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Cities nearby

New London

2.6 miles away

Waterford

3.4 miles away

Groton

3.5 miles away

Ledyard

5.2 miles away

Montville

6.4 miles away

East Lyme

7.8 miles away

Stonington

9.6 miles away

Norwich

11.3 miles away

Westerly

15.5 miles away

Griswold

16.1 miles away

Colchester

18.1 miles away

Windham

22.7 miles away

Willimantic

23.7 miles away

Plainfield

23.7 miles away

Clinton

23.8 miles away

East Hampton

25.2 miles away

East Hampton

26.0 miles away

Madison

28.2 miles away

South Kingstown

28.4 miles away

Mansfield

28.8 miles away

Southold

29.3 miles away

Coventry

30.3 miles away

Middletown

31.4 miles away

Guilford

32.0 miles away

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FAQ about Goss Cove fishing

Goss Cove is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°23′11.9″N 72°05′13.1″W
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