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Tarrywile Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Black crappie

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Tarrywile Lake is a lake located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Black crappie.

Location

41°22′25.9″N 73°27′26.4″W
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Official website

tarrywile.com

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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Tarrywile Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Tarrywile 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
Largemouth bass

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
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.

Min size12" (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.

Aggregate limit6

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

Additional information
No minimum size requirement in rivers and streamsOpen year-round Legal Methods: angling, icefishing
Edibility
Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe
Synonyms
Micropterus nigricans
Season open: year-round
Common carp

Common carp

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Bag limit5

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.

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 30

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.

Additional information
Open year-round. No minimum length. Only 1 fish over 30-inches. Legal Methods: angling, ice fishing, bobbing, bow and arrow, spearing
Edibility
Poor
Synonyms
Cyprinus carpio
Season open: year-round
Black crappie

Black crappie

Regulation boundaryConnecticut State Waters
Additional information
Open year-round. No minimum length. No creel limit. Legal Methods: angling, ice fishing, bobbing
Edibility
Excellent! Catch, Clean, Cook Black Crappie aka Speckled Perch
Synonyms
Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch
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FAQ about Tarrywile Lake fishing

📍 Where is Tarrywile Lake located?
Tarrywile Lake is a lake located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°22′25.9″N 73°27′26.4″W
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🎣 Where on Tarrywile Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Tarrywile 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 Tarrywile Lake?
The most common species in Tarrywile Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Tarrywile Lake fishing reports?
The latest Tarrywile Lake fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at Tarrywile Lake right now?
According to fishing regulations at Tarrywile 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 Tarrywile 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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