Connecticut · USA
Black Pond
- Region
- Connecticut, USA
- Regulation zone
- Connecticut statewide regulations
Species in Black Pond
American Eel
Black Crappie
Bluegill- Bluegill x Pumpkinseed
- Bridled Shiner
Brook Trout
Brown Bullhead
Brown Trout
Central Mudminnow
Chain Pickerel
Channel Catfish
Golden Shiner
Largemouth Bass
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow Trout
Redfin Pickerel
White Sucker
Yellow Bullhead
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Connecticut statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow, Tiger, Lake) | Year-round | Daily limit 5; minimum length 9 inches. Catch and release only from March 1 until 6:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of April. | — |
| Chain Pickerel | Year-round | Lakes and ponds: minimum length 15 inches, daily limit 6. Rivers and streams: no minimum length, no daily limit. Different rules apply in Chain Pickerel Management Lakes. | — |
| Catfish (Channel and White) | Year-round | No minimum length; daily limit 6 in aggregate. Daily limit is 3 catfish in Community Fishing Waters. | — |
| American Eel | Year-round | Minimum length 9 inches; daily limit 25. The taking of elver eel, glass eel and silver eel is prohibited. | — |
| Bullhead (Brown and Yellow) | Year-round | No minimum length; no daily limit. | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Bass Management Lake (Black Pond, Meriden/Middlefield): 12-16 inch protective slot - all bass greater than 12 inches and less than 16 inches must be released. Daily limit of 6 bass, only 2 bass may be greater than or equal to 16 inches. (2026 Connecticut Fishing Guide management categories)
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Species: Connecticut state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.