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Trout fishing in Connecticut

Connecticut provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for trout. Lakes, rivers, and creeks offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Trout in Connecticut

Best baits and lures for Trout in Connecticut

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Trout.

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Brown trout

Mill River

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Tiger trout

Naugatuck River

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Rainbow trout

Birge Pond

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Brown trout

Naugatuck River

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Brown trout

Farmington River

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Rainbow trout

Malones Pond (Pine Lake Park)

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Brown trout

Farmington River

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Rainbow trout

Birge Pond

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Rainbow trout

Valley Falls Pond

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Rainbow trout

Housatonic River

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Regulations for Trout 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.

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