Saltwater Fishing

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Saltwater (Marine) Fishing

With over 100 species of fish found in Long Island Sound, anglers can enjoy some of the very best striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, hickory shad, black sea bass and tautog fishing along the entire coast. The State of Connecticut offers anglers many fishing opportunities with excellent boat launches along the coast and great shore fishing locations at coastal state and city parks, and convenient party and charter boat fishing. Fishing is Family Fun!

Marine Fishing Regulations | Marine Shore Fishing Locations | Saltwater Fishing Guide

Saltwater Fishing Resource Maps

Looking for a place to Fish, find a Party/Charter Vessel to go fishing on, Launch a Boat or Locate a Bait and Tackle shop? Use our interactive Saltwater Fishing Resource Maps to help plan your next trip!

Both maps have the same information but it is presented in different forms. The "all in one" map is better suited to desktop computers, while the "Story Map" is better suited to mobile devices - although either one should work on any device.

Effective December 1, 2020, anyone using any kind of natural bait (whether it be live, dead, or cut) on a hook with the intent to catch striped bass in Connecticut Waters MUST be using an inline circle hook. This applies in freshwater and saltwater.

Enhanced Marine Recreational Fishing Regulations Sign

Blue Crab Fact Sheet

Federal Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Compliance Guides

Fish Consumption Advisory

Marine Fisheries Information Circular

Marine Fishing Tournament and/or Derby Registration

Nuisance/Damaging Aquatic Species

Recreational Shellfishing

Registered Fishing Guides

Volunteer Angler Survey

CT MRIP Marine Angler Survey

Marine Waters Fishing License FAQ