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Mattabesset River

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Connecticut, United States

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Fallfish

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Fallfish

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Fallfish

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Fallfish

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Brown trout

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General info

Mattabesset River is a stream located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, Connecticut. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill, Largemouth bass, and Fallfish.

Location

41°36′26″N 72°42′56.5″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Mattabesset River?

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Fishing regulations at Mattabesset 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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Reviews of Mattabesset River

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Cities nearby

Cromwell

2.7 miles away

Berlin

3.1 miles away

Rocky Hill

4.4 miles away

Middletown

5.2 miles away

Newington

5.6 miles away

New Britain

6.0 miles away

Meriden

6.3 miles away

Wethersfield

6.9 miles away

Southington

8.5 miles away

Plainville

8.7 miles away

Glastonbury

10.5 miles away

Farmington

10.6 miles away

East Hampton

11.1 miles away

Hartford

11.1 miles away

West Hartford

11.2 miles away

Wallingford

11.2 miles away

Cheshire

11.8 miles away

East Hartford

12.0 miles away

Wallingford Center

12.1 miles away

Bristol

12.7 miles away

Wolcott

13.3 miles away

Avon

14.5 miles away

Manchester

15.2 miles away

South Windsor

17.4 miles away

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FAQ about Mattabesset River fishing

the Mattabesset River is a stream located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. It is also intersecting with Middlesex County, Connecticut. Its coordinates are:
41°36′26″N 72°42′56.5″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Mattabesset 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 Mattabesset River are:
  • Bluegill - 10 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 35 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Fallfish - 11 members reported to have caught this fish
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