Waterlands

Connecticut · New England

Connecticut saltwater fishing forecast

2 bay systems and 165 named spots on the Connecticut Atlantic coast, with 3 NOAA tide stations. Right now the top-scoring bay system is Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River at 71 for Tautog.

In peak season this week: Tautog.

Bay systems
2
Named spots
165
Tide stations
3
Species guides
10
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Bay systems right now · 2

Scores from the Waterlands engine, computed 10:03 PM EDT. Best window is the rest of today.

71Great
Long Island Sound East of the Mouth of the Connecticut River

ANZ332 · 89 named spots

Top now: Tautog · Best window 10 PM-12 AM (peak 75)

66Great
Long Island Sound East of New Haven CT/Port Jefferson NY to the Mouth of the Connecticut River

ANZ331 · 76 named spots

Top now: Tautog · Best window 10 PM-12 AM (peak 67)

Scoring best right now

Each species' best score in a Connecticut bay system this hour.

Species guides · 10

Season, water temperature, depth, structure, tackle and regulations for each species in Connecticut waters.

Regulations and licenses

CT DEEP saltwater regulations Buy a Connecticut fishing license License types

Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Synced with CT DEEP Oct 31, 2026.

Anglers 16 and older need a Marine Waters Fishing License to fish the marine district. Under reciprocity, a valid marine license from Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or New York is honored. Check DEEP Commissioner's Declarations for in-season changes. Licenses are sold on DEEP's Online Outdoor Licensing System.

No reviewed rules are on file for Connecticut yet. Check the regulator's page before you keep a fish.