Connecticut · USA
Merimere Reservoir
- Region
- Connecticut, USA
- Regulation zone
- Connecticut statewide regulations
Species in Merimere Reservoir
Blacknose Dace
Bluegill
Brown Bullhead
Brown Trout
Chain Pickerel
Common Shiner
Fallfish
Golden Shiner
Green Sunfish
Largemouth Bass
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth Bass
Tessellated Darter
White Sucker
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. | — |
| 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.
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Species: Connecticut state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.