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Mill River

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

4.5·751 catches

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Chain pickerel

16 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Redbreast sunfish

5 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

9 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

7 in · 6 oz

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Great white shark

100 in · 117 lb

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Yellow perch

12 in · 2 lb

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General info

Mill River is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Brook trout.

Location

41°13′48.8″N 73°15′4.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Mill River, 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.

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Cities nearby

Plattsville

0.5 miles away

Long Hill

2.8 miles away

Murray

3.0 miles away

Trumbull

3.0 miles away

Tashua

3.2 miles away

Trumbull Center

3.6 miles away

Fairfield

3.8 miles away

Bridgeport

3.9 miles away

Daniels Farm

4.2 miles away

Fairfield University

4.9 miles away

Mill Plain

5.4 miles away

Coleytown

6.3 miles away

Stratford

6.5 miles away

Stepney

6.6 miles away

Stratford Downtown

6.8 miles away

Staples

6.8 miles away

Southport

6.8 miles away

Weston

6.9 miles away

Monroe

7.6 miles away

Poplar Plains

7.7 miles away

Westport

7.8 miles away

Greens Farms

8.1 miles away

Westport Village

8.3 miles away

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FAQ about Mill River fishing

the Mill River is a stream located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°13′48.8″N 73°15′4.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Mill River 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.
The most common species in the Mill River are:
The latest Mill River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Mill River, some of the species in season this June include: Summer flounder, Black sea bass, 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 .

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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