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Naugatuck River Reservoir

Naugatuck River Reservoir is a reservoir in Connecticut, near Naugatuck Valley County.

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Fish species in Naugatuck River Reservoir

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir is a reservoir in the Naugatuck Valley region, but a dependable acreage figure was not found. A dependable maximum-depth figure was not found for Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir, so it should not be guessed from a similarly named water.

What to Expect at Naugatuck River Reservoir

Without trustworthy acreage or depth figures for Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir, the safest approach is to read the water in front of you instead of assuming it fishes like another lake with the same name.

Fish and Useful Baits at Naugatuck River Reservoir

Fish reported from Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir include american eel, banded killifish, black crappie, blacknose dace, bluegill, brown bullhead, chain pickerel, channel catfish, common carp, cutlip minnow, golden shiner, largemouth bass, longear sunfish, longnose dace, redbreast sunfish, rock bass, sea lamprey, smallmouth bass, spottail shiner, tessellated darter, white sucker, yellow bullhead, and yellow perch. Brown trout and rainbow trout are listed separately as stocked in Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir. The stocking entry is a management record for Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir, not a promise that those fish will be present at every spot or on every trip.

Bass

Largemouth bass in Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir can be searched with a spinnerbait before a Texas-rigged worm is worked through the best cover. A small paddletail or crayfish imitation fits the open, rocky water used by Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir smallmouth.

Crappie, Perch and Sunfish

For Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir crappie, hold a 1/16-ounce jig or minnow beside wood instead of dragging it through snags. Bluegill in Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir are practical targets with a worm or small jig suspended beside shallow cover. Yellow perch in Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir are commonly caught with a small jig tipped with a minnow or worm near bottom.

Walleye and Larger Predators

Chain pickerel in Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir can be found with spoons, spinnerbaits and small swimbaits along vegetation.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Naugatuck River Reservoir

Start with a moving lure, then slow down on the best feature on Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir. Then compare incoming water, the old channel and a point leading toward the deeper end of Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir.

When to Fish Naugatuck River Reservoir

On Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir, spring fish often move onto protected banks before the open basin warms. Summer fishing on Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir is usually best at low light, beside shade or along the outside edge of healthy cover. During fall at Naugatuck River Reservoir northeast of Bladens River Reservoir, revisit creek mouths and main points with baitfish-sized lures.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • American Eel — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Banded Killifish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Blacknose Dace — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Bullhead — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brown Trout — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Chain Pickerel — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Cutlip Minnow — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Golden Shiner — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longnose Dace — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Longear Sunfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Steelhead — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Redbreast Sunfish — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rock Bass — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Sea Lamprey — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Smallmouth Bass — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Spottail Shiner — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Tessellated Darter — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Sucker — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Bullhead — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Yellow Perch — supporting source

    Connecticut DEEP — Freshwater Fish Community Data

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

    Source checked:

    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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