Fishing near Stamford, CT

Nearest public waters

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

WaterStateDistanceType
Lake Candlewood
Largemouth and smallmouth bass.
CT27 milake
Hudson River
Striped bass.
NY49 miriver
Lake Hopatcong
Largemouth bass.
NJ56 milake
Connecticut River
Shad, bass, and catfish.
CT66 miriver
Delaware River
Smallmouth and striped bass.
NJ93 miriver
Atlantic Coast (Barnegat)
Striped bass and bluefish.
NJ95 micoast
Block Island
Offshore and surf.
RI101 micoast
Quabbin Reservoir
Trout and salmon (permit).
MA104 mireservoir

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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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.