Fish
The Club's primary source for fishing is Taunton Lake in Newtown, Connecticut. Fishing is restricted to members only and can be from the shore or members can launch a boat at the private boat ramp. Please note that only electric motors are allowed to be used on the lake.
Taunton is stocked six times each year with trout. NF&GC stocks only trout -- Brown, Rainbow and Brook. Bass reproduce in the lake as do other fish, including white and yellow perch and sunfish. Members have been known to even catch a turtle or two!
NF&GC owns two other properties which provide some additional fishing. New Milford has a large beaver type pond that empties into a stream which has native brook trout. The Falls Village property has the Hollenbeck River running through it.
-- MEMBER/GUEST TOURNAMENTS --
All members were invited to bring a guest for the annual Member/Guest Tournament. It was hot and humid day, but all who attended had a great time. Ca$h prizes were awarded for the largest trout and bass caught every hour and a separate pool for the largest fish of the day!! Take a look at some photos below.
Lunch was served at the pavilion and included a charcoal grilled Steak, Corn on the Cob, Salads, Watermelon, Carrot Cake and plenty of cold drinks for a bunch of thirsty participants! Thanks to Rich Caruso and his crew for another successful tournament!
TAUNTON LAKE FACTS
| Surface Area |
126 acres |
| Maximum Depth |
30 feet |
| Average Depth |
22 feet |
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Capacity (approximate) |
950 million gallons |
WAY TO GO JOE!!!
Once again, Joe of Southbury on lands another big one -- 22" 7 lb. 3/4 oz. bass in July 2008.
WOW!!! That's some catch!!
Congratulations to Joe of Southbury on landing this 9 lb. trout in March of 2008.
Stocking for Ice Fishing on Taunton Lake
RULES OF CONDUCT
Guests -- No member may take a guest fishing or hunting on any club maintained property. The only exceptions to this rule will be at Club sanctioned member/guest events and item 14 outlined in "Fishing Rules of Conduct". Also, any member fishing or hunting with someone with a Land Owners Permit will be responsible for that person having all CT State Permits, required tags, and Fishing and Game regulations that are required to participate in that sport on person. If for any reason the proper documents can not be supplied, the member will be considered in the wrong. The member will be written up and brought before the Board of Directors, who will deem the appropriate penalty.
General
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Current Connecticut boating, fishing, and hunting regulations are to be observed at all times.
- All Club members must purchase and display a valid "back patch" visible to all.
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Members must show Club Wardens and/or members their membership identification cards upon request.
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Members must allow Club Wardens and/or members to examine their harvest of fish or game upon request.
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Members are expected to conduct themselves in a sportsman like manner at all times and to respect and cooperate with Club Wardens and fellow members.
- Failure to observe good safety practices will not be tolerated.
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Harassment of any kind directed toward any Club member or property owner will not be tolerated.
Fishing
- Connecticut fishing regulations, seasons and limits must be observed.
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The non-member spouse of a member may fish providing they have a valid Connecticut fishing license and have purchased and display a "back patch". Member and spouse must share the trout daily limit.
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Children of members under the age of eighteen may fish with a member providing they observe all appropriate regulations.
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All boats on Club lakes are to display Club supplied boat stickers containing the member's Club number.
- No gasoline engines are allowed on Club waters.
- Refuse containers should be available in all boats.
- All boats can be placed at Club waters on the first Saturday in April at a specified time to be announced at the annual March meeting. All boats are to be removed from Club waters by December 1st.
- Taunton Lake is closed to fishing after the last day of March.
- No gasoline powered augers are allowed on Club waters.
- No fishing is allowed on stocking days.
- No fishing is allowed before 6:00 A.M. on the day following stocking.
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There is no fishing allowed from or trespassing on the Bridgeport Catholic Diocesan Property (former Gretch Property) located at the South end of the lake from the new pump house to the old pump house.
- Catch and release is encouraged.
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Beginning June 1 and ending October 31, members will be allowed to bring two (2) guests per day to Taunton Lake for fishing only. The Board of Directors will determine annually the fee for this privilege. The guests will be allowed to fish while with a member and share a creel limit. Members are asked to use discretion and moderation in choosing the amount of times this privilege is used. The Board of Directors holds the right to revoke or extend this privilege.
Property
- Damage to Club or landowners property will not be tolerated.
- Littering on Club or landowners property will not be tolerated.
- Permits for hunting for deer or turkey must be obtained from the "Land Chairman" according to the process approved by the membership.
Enforcement
- The Board of Directors is empowered to enforce all Club rules and shall assess such penalties as it deems appropriate except in regard to fish and game harvest limits.
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The penalty for exceeding fish and game limits shall be an assessment of $250.00 for each fish or bird taken over the limit and suspension of all membership rights for one year for each fish or bird taken over the limit. During the term of suspension, all membership dues and assessments must be paid. Any appeal of this penalty must be brought before the Board of Directors, which may at its sole discretion modify such penalty.
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