Connecticut · USA
West Branch Reservoir
- Region
- Connecticut, USA
- Regulation zone
- Connecticut statewide regulations
Species in West Branch Reservoir
Bluegill
Brook Trout
Brown Bullhead
Brown Trout
Golden Shiner
Pumpkinseed
Rainbow Smelt
Rainbow Trout
Rock Bass
Smallmouth Bass- Smelt
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. | — |
| Smelt | Year-round | Daily limit 50, angling only; taking of smelt from rivers and streams 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
- Trout fishing is catch and release only from March 1 until 6:00 a.m. second Saturday of April (Daily limit of 0). Rest of the year the daily limit is 5 trout.
- The possession and use of any live alewives, blueback (glut or river) herring, gizzard, hickory or threadfin shad as bait is prohibited.
- Car top launch.
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Species: Connecticut state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.