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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: 479 Location: Branford

Lake Saltanstoll in branford u can rent row boats for cheap.No smallies but everything else including Walleye.
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sevnseat · Site Admin Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 569

Welcome!

I spend most of my time fishing from shore. The hous is a great river for smallies, although I'm not sure how far down they extend their range. Someone else here might be able to speak to that. I'm in the far NW Corner of the state, and do most of my fishing on the Hous up there. Come on up sometime!
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ploplopfizzfizz · Joined: 31 May 2007 Posts: 479 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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