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The Upper Lagoon

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Connecticut, United States

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Gulf menhaden

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Tautog

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General info

The Upper Lagoon is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Tautog, and Summer flounder.

Location

41°18′38.4″N 72°00′28.9″W
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Fishing regulations at The Upper Lagoon, CT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Connecticut can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length

Recreational harvest is permitted year round. Any striped bass less than 28-inches or greater than or equal to 31-inches shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken.

You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

Striped bass may only be taken by angling. No spearing or gaffing striped bass!

No person shall land or possess on the waters of this state or on any parcel of land, structure, or portion of a roadway abutting tidal waters of this state any striped bass from which the head or tail has been removed or which has otherwise been rendered unidentifiable as a striped bass or unable to be measured.

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Regulations for

41°18′38.4″N 72°00′28.9″W
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East Lyme

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Montville

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Norwich

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19.5 miles away

East Hampton

21.6 miles away

Colchester

24.7 miles away

South Kingstown

25.8 miles away

Clinton

27.1 miles away

Plainfield

27.4 miles away

Southold

28.2 miles away

Windham

28.8 miles away

Narragansett

29.2 miles away

Willimantic

30.0 miles away

East Hampton

31.4 miles away

Coventry

32.0 miles away

Madison

32.2 miles away

North Kingstown

33.4 miles away

Mansfield

35.0 miles away

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FAQ about The Upper Lagoon fishing

The Upper Lagoon is a lake located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°18′38.4″N 72°00′28.9″W
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Find the best fishing spots on The Upper Lagoon by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in The Upper Lagoon are:
  • Striped bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Tautog - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Summer flounder - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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