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Fishing regulations at Cove River, CT
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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
Largemouth bass
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.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.
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.
No minimum size requirement in rivers and streams
Open year-round
Legal Methods: angling, icefishing
Scup
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.
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.
Minimum size: 9.5 inches for shore anglers (including Enhanced Opportunity Fishing Sites)
Private: May 1 – December 31: 30 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches
Party/Charter Vessel Bonus Season (For paying passengers only):
- May 1 - August 31: 30 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches
- September 1 - October 31: 40 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches
- November 1 - December 31: 30 scup per angler, Minimum size: 11 inches
American eel
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.
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.
Open year round. The taking of elver eel, glass eel and silver eel is prohibited. Eel Pots limited to 2 pots per person, personal use only. Legal Methods: Angling, Ice fishing, Bobbing, Bow and Arrow, Spearing. Spearing and bow and arrow use prohibited in streams or stream sections stocked with trout. Spearing prohibited in all lakes & ponds.
FAQ about Cove River fishing
- Largemouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Scup - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- American eel - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @emily_xo reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @Mattz987 reported a nice Scup.
- @Mattz987 reported a nice Scup.
- @willolisky reported a nice American eel.
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