LivewellFish consumption advisories
Connecticut
Connecticut publishes advisories for 6 waters, covering 22 species-and-size recommendations.
Contaminants of concern: Chlordane, Mercury, PCBs, PFAS
Statewide advisory
These apply across Connecticut, including waters with no specific advisory of their own.
- All Other Species General population Limit to one meal per week due to elevated Mercury. Connecticut statewide mercury advisory
- All Other Species Women who may become pregnant & children under 15 For women who may become pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and children under 15: limit to one meal per month due to elevated Mercury. Connecticut statewide mercury advisory
Waters with advisories in Connecticut
6 waters on file. A water not listed here has no advisory in the state's data — which usually means it has never been sampled, not that it's been cleared.
Lakes 1
Ponds 1
Rivers 4
Connecticut statewide fishing limits
Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 9" min | 5 | Year-round | 04-11 – 02-28 |
| Largemouth Bass | 12" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Smallmouth Bass | 12" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Northern Pike | 26" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Walleye | 18" min | 2 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Chain Pickerel | 15" min | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Yellow Perch | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Bluegill | — | — | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 6 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Connecticut — Connecticut DEEP