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Fly Fishing in Connecticut

51 featured rivers, lakes and streams in Connecticut, each with target species, a hatch chart and a map of nearby access.

Aspetuck River (Brown Trout)
Fairfield County stream with wild brown trout. Scenic suburban fishing.
Barkhamsted Reservoir (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Hartford water supply with trophy trout. Shore fishing only.
Bigelow Brook (Brook Trout)
Tolland County stream with wild brook trout. Remote state forest fishing.
Blackberry River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Litchfield County stream with wild brown trout. Scenic Norfolk area.
Candlewood Lake (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Trout)
Connecticut's largest lake with bass and trout. Scenic Litchfield Hills.
Coginchaug River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Middlesex County stream with wild trout. Durham area fishing.
Connecticut River Estuary (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Shad)
Major estuary with striped bass migration. Old Saybrook area.
East Twin Lake (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Litchfield County lake with trout. Scenic Salisbury area.
Eightmile River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
New London County stream with wild trout. Wild and Scenic River.
Farmington River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Connecticut's premier trout stream with excellent hatches. Catch-and-release section with wild brown and rainbow trout.
Fenton River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Tolland County stream with wild brown trout. UConn campus area fishing.
Gardner Lake (Largemouth Bass, Calico Bass, Panfish)
New London County lake with bass and panfish. Salem area.
Hammonasset River (Brown Trout, Sea-Run Brown Trout)
Middlesex County stream with trout. Near state beach park.
Highland Lake (Brown Trout, Largemouth Bass)
Litchfield County lake with trout and bass. Mountain lake setting.
Hockanum River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Hartford County stream with stocked trout. Urban park fishing.
Housatonic River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Western Connecticut river with trophy brown trout. TMA section offers year-round fishing.
Housatonic River Estuary (Striped Bass, Bluefish, White Perch)
Stratford area estuary with striped bass. Spring migration spot.
Jeremy River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Middlesex County stream with wild trout. Salmon River tributary.
Lake Lillinonah (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye)
Housatonic impoundment with bass fishing. Scenic valley reservoir.
Lake Zoar (Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Trout)
Housatonic impoundment with diverse fishing. Bass, walleye, and trout.
Long Island Sound (Central) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke)
Saltwater fishing near New Haven. Striped bass and bluefish.
Long Island Sound (Eastern) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore)
Saltwater fishing near Mystic. Famous striped bass fishery.
Long Island Sound (Western) (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Blackfish)
Saltwater fishing with striped bass and bluefish. Norwalk Islands area.
Mashapaug Lake (Largemouth Bass, Pickerel, Panfish)
Tolland County lake with bass and panfish. Union area fishing.
Mattabesset River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Hartford County stream with trout. Suburban fishing near Hartford.
Mianus River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Fairfield County stream with wild trout. Urban fishing preserve near Greenwich.
Mill River (Fairfield) (Sea-Run Brown Trout, Brown Trout)
Fairfield County stream with sea-run brown trout. Fall fishing.
Mount Hope River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Tolland County stream with wild trout. Flows through state park.
Mystic River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Scup)
Historic seaport estuary with striped bass. Scenic downtown fishing.
Natchaug River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Eastern Connecticut stream with wild trout. Flows through state forest.
Naugatuck River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Central Connecticut river with stocked trout. Urban restoration project.
Niantic River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, Scup)
New London County estuary with striped bass. East Lyme area.
Norwalk River (Brown Trout, Sea-Run Brown Trout)
Fairfield County stream with trout. Urban restoration success story.
Pequonnock River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Fairfield County stream with trout. Trumbull area fishing.
Pomperaug River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
New Haven County stream with brown trout. Good early season fishing.
Quinnipiac River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
New Haven County stream with stocked trout. Urban fishing opportunity.
Race Point (Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore)
Fishers Island Sound with trophy striped bass. Strong currents and big fish.
Rooster River (Sea-Run Brown Trout)
Fairfield County stream with sea-run trout. Urban estuary fishing.
Salmon Brook (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Hartford County stream with wild trout. Granby area fishing.
Salmon River (Atlantic Salmon, Sea-Run Brown Trout, Brown Trout)
Eastern Connecticut stream with Atlantic salmon restoration. Sea-run brown trout in fall.
Sandy Brook (Brook Trout, Brown Trout)
Litchfield County stream with wild trout. Remote mountain brook.
Saugatuck River (Brown Trout, Sea-Run Brown Trout)
Fairfield County stream with wild brown trout. Suburban fishing near New York City.
Scantic River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
The Scantic River offers a serene fly fishing experience in the heart of Connecticut. This winding river is known for its stocked trout and challenging wading conditions, rewarding anglers with beautiful scenery and the chance to hook into a memorable fish.
Shepaug River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Litchfield County stream with brown trout. Scenic covered bridge area.
Still River (Brown Trout)
Litchfield County stream with wild brown trout. Technical fishing in scenic valley.
Stonington Harbor (Striped Bass, False Albacore, Bonito)
Eastern CT harbor with diverse saltwater fishing. Watch Hill area.
Tankerhoosen River (Brown Trout, Brook Trout)
Tolland County stream with wild trout. Vernon area fishing.
Thames River (Striped Bass, Bluefish, White Perch)
New London County estuary with striped bass. Near submarine base.
West Branch Farmington (Brook Trout, Brown Trout)
Upper Farmington section with wild brook trout. Mountain stream character.
West Hill Pond (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Litchfield County pond with trout. Barkhamsted area fishing.
Willimantic River (Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout)
Eastern Connecticut stream with brown trout. Good hatches and public access.

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