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iFish · Joined: 08 Apr 2008 Posts: 7

Hello All,

I am new to the forum and CT. I recently moved to Madison. I was wondering if I could get some general information on good locations to bass fish from shore. I have heard the Housatonic is a great river for smallies. Is there good shore access? Or I'll take any suggestion on bodies of water that have good shore access and decent fishing. When I say good shore access I am willing to bushwack/hike if need be.

Thank you all in advance.

ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 629 Location: Branford

Lake Saltanstoll in branford u can rent row boats for cheap.No smallies but everything else including Walleye.
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ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 629 Location: Branford

Were you live is some of the best striped bass fishing in connecticut ,you should give saltwater a shot maybe.It really is at your fingertips
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BoSox46GSR · Joined: 29 Mar 2009 Posts: 388 Location: Chester

I too do much fishing from land as I don't have the funds for a boat. But I have caught my fair share. There are a lot of little ponds on the shoreline that you would not even think to throw a cast in, but some have produced some decent size fish for me. But mainly I fish the river Give pike fishing a shot. Look in coves off the CT river, marinas, any type of EXCITING!!!!!

Esox CT · Posted: Mon Apr 06, 2009 9:21 pm Post subject:

Welcome to Patheticut!! The afformentioned bodies of water are all good, but your best bet is to invest in some waders, pick a random pond, stream, river, and have at it. The thing I love about fishing a new spot for the first time is the element of surprise. You never know what you might pull out of the water!!!