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

REGULATIONS / CONNECTICUT

Black Sea Bass regulations

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

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.
LISTINGOPENListed open
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
LISTED LIMIT
4 fish per angler
LISTED MIN SIZE
15.5 inches
LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
  • May 16, 2026 through Nov 25, 2026 · 4 fish listed
APPLICABILITY
General 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.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Connecticut DEEP Saltwater Fishing Guide, Species Regulations, Current marine recreational fisheries regulations

UPDATED April 1, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

CT DEEP marine sport fishing ↗

The CT DEEP page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.