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Fishing regulations at Gunning Swamp, CT
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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 Black sea bass as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Party/Charter Vessels:
Open Season: May 18 - December 31
Bag Limit (for paying passengers only):
- 5 fish per angler from May 18 - August 31;
- 7 fish per angler from September 1 - November 28
Daily logbook reporting required by Party/Charter Vessel operator for trips taking Black Sea Bass
Centropristis striata
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FAQ about Gunning Swamp fishing
- Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @cartersessums reported a nice Blue swimmer crab.
- @a.fontana reported a nice Silver porgy.
- @bignosebassin_ reported a nice Black sea bass.
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