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American shad

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Billings Avery Brook is a stream located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing American shad and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°27′12.6″N 72°03′12″W
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Fishing regulations at Billings Avery Brook, 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 American shad as of May 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

American shad

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

6

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6
Harvest of American Shad prohibited (closed) in all state waters except the Connecticut River System.
In the Connecticut River System, there is no minimum size, and harvest of American Shad is open year round.
Legal Methods: angling
Poor

Alosa sapidissima

Regulations for

41°27′12.6″N 72°03′12″W
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FAQ about Billings Avery Brook fishing

the Billings Avery Brook is a stream located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°27′12.6″N 72°03′12″W
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