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Crappie fishing in Connecticut

Connecticut provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for crappie. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Crappie in Connecticut

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Black crappie

Goss Pond

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Black crappie

West Lake

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Black crappie

Plainville Reservoir (Crescent Lake)

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Black crappie

Rockwell Swamp

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Black crappie

Curtis Pond

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Black crappie

Bog Meadow Reservoir

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Black crappie

Lake Rockview

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Black crappie

Hattertown Pond

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Black crappie

Cedar Lake

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Black crappie

Lower Pine Cove

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Regulations for Crappie in Connecticut

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 Black crappie as of July 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black crappie

Seasons

Open
Additional information

Open year-round. No minimum length. No creel limit.

Legal Methods: angling, ice fishing, bobbing

Edibility
Synonyms

Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch

Regulations for

41°30′2.6″N 72°45′27″W
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FAQ

🎣 What Crappie species can you catch in Connecticut?
Anglers in Connecticut commonly catch several Crappie species, including Black crappie and White crappie, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Crappie in Connecticut?
Crappie are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Connecticut. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, and Farmington River.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Crappie have recently been caught.