Connecticut · USA
Pickerel Lake
- Region
- Connecticut, USA
- Regulation zone
- Connecticut statewide regulations
Species in Pickerel Lake
American Eel
Black Crappie
Bluegill
Brown Bullhead- Calico Bass
Chain Pickerel
Golden Shiner
Largemouth Bass
Pumpkinseed
Smallmouth Bass
White Catfish
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Connecticut statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass: 12″ to 16″ protected slot limit.
- Daily creel limit -- 6 bass.
- Only 2 may be 16″ or greater.
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Species: Connecticut state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.