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

REGULATIONS / CONNECTICUT

Bluefish 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
BluefishNo minimum length. Paying party/charter passengers have a 7-fish daily creel limit.Listed open5 fish per angler, including snappers—OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
5 fish per angler, including snappers
APPLICABILITY
No minimum length. Paying party/charter passengers have a 7-fish daily creel limit.
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.