Fishing Guides in Newtown, Connecticut
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What's Biting in Newtown
4 species reported in the Newtown area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Newtown, CT
Fishing in Newtown in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Newtown — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Newtown in February
1 species is active in and around Newtown in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in March
4 species are active in and around Newtown in March: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in April
4 species are active in and around Newtown in April: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in May
4 species are active in and around Newtown in May: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in June
4 species are active in and around Newtown in June: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in July
2 species are active in and around Newtown in July: Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in August
August is a slower stretch for fishing around Newtown — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Newtown in September
4 species are active in and around Newtown in September: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in October
4 species are active in and around Newtown in October: Northern Pike, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Crappie. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in November
1 species is active in and around Newtown in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Newtown's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Newtown in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Newtown — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Newtown
Newtown, Connecticut offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Newtown
Walleye
If you're after Walleye near Newtown, CT, your best bet is heading to Lake Zoar. This large reservoir is one of the few places in the state that supports a decent Walleye population.
Full walleye guide for Newtown →Largemouth Bass
Newtown, CT, is a great spot to chase Largemouth Bass, with several smaller lakes and ponds offering excellent fishing. Zoar Lake and Lake Lillinonah, though larger and requiring a bit of a drive, are renowned for their bass populations.
Full largemouth bass guide for Newtown →Crappie
If you're seeking slab-sided crappie in Connecticut, Newtown offers some under-the-radar opportunities. While not as well-known as Candlewood Lake, Lake Lillinonah, the Housatonic River's largest impoundment, holds a healthy population of black crappie.
Full crappie guide for Newtown →Northern Pike
Targeting northern pike in Newtown, CT, requires a shift in tactics and location. Lake Lillinonah, a reservoir on the Housatonic River, is your best bet for encountering these toothy predators.
Full northern pike guide for Newtown →Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides
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