Fishing near Manchester, CT

Nearest public waters

Straight-line distance from Manchester. Tap a water for its spot profile.

WaterStateDistanceType
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT7 miriver
Quabbin Reservoir
Trout and salmon (permit).
MA36 mireservoir
Lake Candlewood
Largemouth and smallmouth bass.
CT53 milake
Narragansett Bay
Striped bass and tautog.
RI59 mibay
Block Island
Offshore and surf.
RI62 micoast
Hudson River
Striped bass.
NY71 miriver
Boston HarborMA87 mibay
Connecticut River (NH)NH98 miriver

All waters in CT

CT license & regulations

Connecticut DEEP Energy & Environmental Protection

  • Resident annual: verify locally
  • Non-resident annual: verify locally
  • Source: verify locally — see Connecticut DEEP Energy & Environmental Protection current license fees and regulations.

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Species nearby

Local data & agency contact

FishFig doesn’t yet have a curated local fishing report for Manchester. For the most current public waters, stocking schedules, and fishing reports, contact the state agency below.

Connecticut DEEP Energy & Environmental Protection · 860-424-3000 · https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP

Distances are straight-line estimates from the city center for planning only. Confirm public access, boat launches, and local rules with the managing agency before you travel.