Fishing in Connecticut
Guide to freshwater and saltwater fishing destinations, charter and guide services and rules and regulations regarding fishing and fishing licenses in Connecticut. See also: New England Fishing Guide
Benmar Custom Charters
Head out to sea from Mystic, Connecticut, aboard the 36-foot Benmar, a sport fishing charter boat. Don’t want to fish? They offer ocean cruises, too.
Bluefin Sportfishing Charters
Based in Clinton, Connecticut, Bluefin offers custom inshore and offshore sportfishing charters with sailings daily from Cedar Island Marina. Tackle and bait are provided.
Brothers Too Sportfishing Charters
Striped Bass, Bluefish, Fluke, Sea Bass, Scup, Blackfish, Tuna, Shark, Mahi-Mahi—this sportfishing service will take you out on Long Island Sound to find them. Departures are from Crocker's Boatyard in New London, Connecticut.
Coastal Atlantic Striper Hunters
This charter boat operator offers party boat fishing for blackfish, blue fish, striped bass, fluke and more on Long Island Sound, departing from Bridgeport, Connecticut. Fishing rods, reels, tackle, bait and instruction are provided.
Connecticut Angler’s Guide
Download this PDF document that summarizes the important rules and regulations governing sport fishing in Connecticut, from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Connecticut Bass Fishing Reports
From AnglerWorld.com, read comments posted by users about current bass fishing conditions in Connecticut, or add your own tips for fellow fishers.
Connecticut Fishing Licenses and Permits
The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection provides current information on fishing license requirements and costs, plus details on laws and regulations affecting fishermen in the state.
Connecticut Fishing Reports
From CyberAngler, read reports on saltwater and freshwater fishing conditions posted by Connecticut anglers.
Connecticut Lakes and Ponds
This handy online reference from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection contains in-depth details on a number of ponds and lakes in Connecticut.
Housatonic River Outfitters
Housatonic River Outfitters is a full-service fly shop, outfitter and guide service located in West Cornwall, Connecticut.
Night Owl Charters
Go bass fishing at night with this charter service that operates in several lakes in Southeastern Connecticut.
Northrop’s Landing
Located just 45 minutes from Manhattan in Westport, Connecticut, Northrop's Landing is home to a saltwater flyfishing guide operation and pro shop.
Sportfishing Aboard the After You, too
The charter boat After You, too provides fishing outings for groups of up to six passengers. Depart from New London, Connecticut, in search of inshore Striped Bass, Bluefish, and Fluke or offshore Tuna and Shark.
Thunderfish
Looking for adventure? Reserve your spot on a Thunderfish Monster Fishing Expedition and try to catch a Mako Shark during your half- or full-day outing. Departures are from Mystic, Connecticut.