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Connecticut Smallmouth Bass Bag Limits

Complete bag limit guide for smallmouth bass in Connecticut.

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Connecticut Smallmouth Bass Bag Limits

Complete bag limit information for smallmouth bass in Connecticut. Find daily limits, possession limits, size limits, and special regulations.

Daily: 6 Size: 12" minimum

Smallmouth Bass

Fish

Connecticut bag limits and regulations

Daily Limit

6

per day

Possession Limit

-

at any time

Season Limit

-

per season

Size Limit

12" minimum

minimum length

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Connecticut Smallmouth Bass FAQ

Common questions about smallmouth bass bag limits in Connecticut

What are the smallmouth bass limits in Connecticut?

Connecticut smallmouth bass: daily 6, size 12" minimum.

What Connecticut-wide rules apply when hunting smallmouth bass?

Connecticut encourages deer harvest due to overpopulation. Antlerless permits readily available.

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Official Source

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

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