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Rainbow Reservoir
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Fishing regulations at Rainbow Reservoir, 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 species as of June 27, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
FAQ about Rainbow Reservoir fishing
- Smallmouth bass - 45 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 21 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 24 members reported to have caught this fish
- @afontana860 reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @braydenmcneil reported a nice Pumpkinseed.
- @braydenmcneil reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @braydenmcneil reported a nice Bluegill.
- @DonYakin reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
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