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Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford/North Haven · Fishing

Allen Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Black Rock State Park, Watertown · Fishing

Black Rock Pond and Branch Brook fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Day Pond State Park, Colchester · Fishing

Day Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Kent Falls State Park, Kent · Fishing

Kent Falls Trout Park fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Kettletown State Park, Southbury · Fishing

Kettletown Brook fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Macedonia Brook State Park, Kent · Fishing

Macedonia Brook Trout Park fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Mashamoquet Brook State Park, Pomfret · Fishing

Mashamoquet Brook Trout Park fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Spice Bush Swamp Park, West Hartford · Fishing

McGovern Park Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Natchaug State Forest, Eastford · Fishing

Natchaug River Trout Park fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Southford Falls State Park, Oxford/Southbury · Fishing

Papermill Pond and Eightmile River fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Quinebaug Hatchery, Plainfield · Fishing

Pasture Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth · Fishing

Schreeder Pond and Chatfield Hollow Brook fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Mohegan Park, Norwich · Fishing

Spaulding Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury · Fishing

Stratton Brook Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Valley Falls Park, Vernon · Fishing

Valley Falls Pond fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

Public land & waterNo lottery

CT · Wolfe Park, Monroe · Fishing

Wolfe Park Trout Park fishing

Trout; stocking may include brook, brown, rainbow and tiger trout

A named Connecticut Trout Park designed for approachable fishing from designated public access.

Open access · Check seasons and closures

Licenses, access and what to check

Connecticut inland fishing license and Trout and Salmon Stamp where required; park parking fees may apply. Follow current Trout Park regulations.

The Trout Park daily limit is two trout under the reviewed 2026 guidance. Use only designated Trout Park waters; adjoining wild-trout or river reaches may have different regulations. Check stocking-water closures and park hours.

Why this is included: The agency documents ordinary recreational fishing or a developed public fishing access at this named place, and the state sells ordinary fishing licenses directly. This record excludes controlled events and separately restricted activities; it does not promise a space or a catch.

Source checked 2026-10-07. Agency entry or reservation; no Back40 booking fee.

What “no lottery” means. It applies to the species and access described, not every hunt on that property. Seasons, licenses, check-in, closures and capacity still apply. Public access does not reserve an exclusive spot. Check the agency’s current rules before travel. Back40 does not sell public-land access.
How we build this database

We match named agency areas and maps with ordinary-license species rules and area-specific exceptions. Each record has a source-check date. Records requiring an access or species drawing, unresolved access, and reviews older than 90 days stay out of search. This is a trip-planning database, not a live availability feed.

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