Connecticut State Record Carp

In Connecticut, 2025 is looking like it will be a good year for carp fishing. Since May, the Connecticut state record for common carp was broken twice.

On June 21, Norbert Samok landed a 58.05 pound 44.8 inch Common Carp while fishing in Lake Zoar. Samok’s fish exceeded the previous CT state record common carp by more than 13 pounds.

Angler Rafal Wlazo, the previous state record holder, took the pictures and video of Samok’s record-setting carp.

Rafal said, “from one champ to another!”

In May, carp specialist Rafal Wlazlo landed a 45 pound 8 ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah to set a new state record.

The previous Connecticut state record common carp also came from Lake Lillinonah and weighed in at 45 pounds, 5 ounces, according to state officials.

In Connecticut, common carp are found in numerous lakes, reservoirs, and ponds, as well as the Connecticut, Housatonic, and Thames rivers and other large waterways.

Lake Lillinonah is a reservoir on the Housatonic River. The lake ranks as one of Connecticut’s premier fishing lakes.

Known for its bass fishery, Lake Lillinonah ranks first in the state for bass growth rates and is highly ranked for bass population densities. The Connecticut state record for northern pike was caught in Lake Lillinonah.

Lake Zoar is a reservoir located downriver from Lake Lillinonah. Both impoundments are popular with Connecticut carp fishing enthusiasts.

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