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McVeagh Pond

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Connecticut, United States

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Top fish species at McVeagh Pond

Chain pickerel
Chain pickerel
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General info

McVeagh Pond is a lake located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Chain pickerel.

Location

41°18′12.6″N 72°27′7.7″W
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Fishing regulations at McVeagh Pond, 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 Chain pickerel as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Chain pickerel

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Open year-round.

In rivers and streams there is no minimum length and no daily creel limit.

Legal Methods: angling, ice fishing

Good

Esox niger

Regulations for

41°18′12.6″N 72°27′7.7″W
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McVeagh Pond is a lake located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°18′12.6″N 72°27′7.7″W
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