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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

Connecticut fishing regulations

Curated references from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Connecticut saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

OPEN NOWALL SPECIESAUG 2026
SOURCECT DEEP marine sport fishing ↗UPDATED APRIL 1, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The CT DEEP page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Black Sea BassGeneral recreational season is May 16-November 25 with no mid-season closure. Paying party/charter passengers have a May 16-December 31 season, with 4 fish May 16-August 31 and 6 fish September 1-December 31. Measurement excludes the tail-fin filament. · Listed season windows: May 16, 2026 through Nov 25, 2026 · 4 fish listedListed open4 fish per angler15.5"OPEN
BluefishNo minimum length. Paying party/charter passengers have a 7-fish daily creel limit.Listed open5 fish per angler, including snappers—OPEN
Scup (Porgy)Minimum size is 11 inches for boat anglers and 9.5 inches for shore anglers, including Enhanced Opportunity Fishing Sites. Paying party/charter passengers have 30 fish May 1-August 31 and November 1-December 31, and 40 fish September 1-October 31. · Listed season windows: May 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 30 fish listedListed open30 fish per angler9.5"OPEN
Striped BassAny fish less than 28 inches or greater than or equal to 31 inches must be returned immediately. Inline circle hook is required when fishing with bait; the requirement does not apply to artificial lures.Listed open1 fish per angler28"OPEN
Summer Flounder (Fluke)Minimum size is 19 inches May 4-August 1 and 19.5 inches August 2-October 15. At Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites, minimum length is 17 inches. · Listed season windows: May 4, 2026 through Aug 1, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Aug 2, 2026 through Oct 15, 2026 · 3 fish listedListed open3 fish per angler19"OPEN
Tautog (Blackfish)Open only during the three listed windows. · Listed season windows: Apr 1, 2026 through Apr 30, 2026 · 2 fish listed · Jul 1, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 2 fish listed · Oct 10, 2026 through Nov 28, 2026 · 3 fish listedListed open2 fish per angler April 1-April 30 and July 1-August 31; 3 fish per angler October 10-November 2816"OPEN
Weakfish (Sea Trout)Open all year.Listed open1 fish per angler16"OPEN
Winter FlounderOpen season is April 1-December 31. · Listed season windows: Apr 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed open2 fish per angler12"OPEN

Reference only, not permission to fish or retain a catch. Verify the current official regulations before you go.