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Menunketesuck River

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Connecticut, United States

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Striped bass

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Tautog

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Striped bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluefish

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Black sea bass

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General info

Menunketesuck River is a stream located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Bluefish, and Tautog.

Location

41°20′16.8″N 72°31′34.4″W
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Fishing regulations at Menunketesuck River, CT

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Connecticut can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Striped bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Fishing is prohibited in this area. No Public Access.

Recreational harvest is permitted year round. Any striped bass less than 28-inches or greater than or equal to 31-inches shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken.

You must use an inline circle hook while using bait to fish for striped bass. For more information, see Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

Striped bass may only be taken by angling. No spearing or gaffing striped bass!

No person shall land or possess on the waters of this state or on any parcel of land, structure, or portion of a roadway abutting tidal waters of this state any striped bass from which the head or tail has been removed or which has otherwise been rendered unidentifiable as a striped bass or unable to be measured.

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41°20′16.8″N 72°31′34.4″W
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FAQ about Menunketesuck River fishing

the Menunketesuck River is a stream located in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°20′16.8″N 72°31′34.4″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Menunketesuck River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Menunketesuck River are:
  • Striped bass - 4 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Tautog - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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