Best fishing near Milford

10 fishing spots · 10 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near Milford, Connecticut — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 10 of 10 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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Carrington Pond
#1 Carrington Pond
14.6 mi away
Carrington Pond is a popular fishing destination in Connecticut, USA, attracting anglers with its abundant fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and yellow…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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Lake Zoar
#2 Lake Zoar Good
13.3 mi away
· Water 63°F · a bit cool· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 75°F · 9 mph wind
Lake Zoar is a popular fishing destination in Connecticut, USA, known for its abundance of fish species including largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, carp, and…
Why 73: live conditions (good)
73Top-rated
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Lake Housatonic
#3 Lake Housatonic Good
8.1 mi away
· Water 63°F · a bit cool· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 75°F · 9 mph wind
Lake Housatonic is a premier fishing destination in Connecticut, with a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, walleye, and various…
Why 69: live conditions (good)
69Top-rated
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Fountain Lake Reservoir
#4 Fountain Lake Reservoir Good
10.1 mi away
· Water 63°F · a bit cool· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 75°F · 9 mph wind
The Fountain Lake Reservoir in Connecticut is a great spot for anglers who are looking to catch bass, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 62: live conditions (good)
62Solid
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Bunnells Pond
#5 Bunnells Pond Fair
7.0 mi away
· Water 51°F · cold, sluggish· Clear water · 1 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
Bunnells Pond in Bridgeport, Connecticut offers a variety of fish species to catch, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and catfish. Nearby activities include hiking…
Why 60: live conditions (fair)
60Solid
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The Gulf
#6 The Gulf Fair
0.9 mi away
· Water 51°F · cold, sluggish· Clear water · 1 FNU· Low water · fish concentrated
There is no Gulf fishing area in Connecticut as the state does not have access to the Gulf of Mexico. However, there are numerous fishing opportunities in Connecticut's Long…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
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Quillinan Reservoir
#7 Quillinan Reservoir Fair
9.4 mi away
· Water 68°F · warming for trout· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 75°F · 9 mph wind
The Quillinan Reservoir is a small lake located in Connecticut, USA. The lake is stocked with trout and bass, making it a popular destination for anglers. There are also nearby…
Why 54: live conditions (fair)
54Solid
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Lake Wintergreen
#8 Lake Wintergreen Good
10.5 mi away
· Low water · fish concentrated· Thunderstorms — get off the water· Slight Chance Showers then Showers · 76°F · 8 mph wind
Lake Wintergreen is a popular fishing destination located in Hamden, Connecticut. The lake's fish species include bass, trout, sunfish, and catfish, making it a great spot for all…
Why 45: live conditions (good)
45Rated
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Isinglass Reservoir
#9 Isinglass Reservoir
8.5 mi away
Isinglass Reservoir is a popular fishing area located in Portland, Connecticut. The reservoir is stocked with trout, including brown and rainbow trout, making it a great spot for…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated
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Picketts Pond
#10 Picketts Pond
8.8 mi away
Pickett's Pond is a popular fishing spot in Connecticut for anglers of all skill levels. The pond is stocked with a variety of fish species, including trout, bass, and panfish…
Why 25: species variety
25Rated

Fishing near Milford

The Milford area has 10 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near Milford

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