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Bluefish

6 in · 3 oz

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

18 in · 4 lb

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Striped bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Striped searobin

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General info

Wilson Cove is an estuary located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Bluefish, and Striped searobin.

Location

41°04′3.4″N 73°25′53.2″W
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Fishing regulations at Wilson Cove, 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 May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Min size

28"

Max size

31"

Measurement

Total Length

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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Regulations for

41°04′3.4″N 73°25′53.2″W
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3.2 miles away

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3.3 miles away

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3.5 miles away

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4.5 miles away

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6.4 miles away

Westport

6.8 miles away

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7.0 miles away

Stamford

7.1 miles away

New Canaan

7.2 miles away

South Wilton

7.3 miles away

Poplar Plains

7.7 miles away

Old Greenwich

7.7 miles away

Staples

7.9 miles away

Riverside

8.3 miles away

Cos Cob

8.5 miles away

Wilton Center

8.6 miles away

Asharoken

9.3 miles away

Indian Field

9.7 miles away

Greenwich

10.7 miles away

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FAQ about Wilson Cove fishing

Wilson Cove is an estuary located in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°04′3.4″N 73°25′53.2″W
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