Saltwater Fishing
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!
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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.
- Tri-Lingual Marine Fishing Regulations
- 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
- Shore Fishing in Coastal State Parks
- Registered Fishing Guides
- Volunteer Angler Survey
- CT MRIP Marine Angler Survey
- Marine Waters Fishing License FAQ
- Connecticut State Boundary Line in Long Island Sound PDF
- Alewife And Blueback Herring - Emergency Fishery Closure is in Effect
- Report a Marine Mammal or Sea Turtle Sighting
- Report a Coastal Shark Sighting
- Related Information
Enhanced Recreational Fishing
Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Program
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Content last updated in June 2025.