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West Cove

Connecticut, United States

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General info

West Cove is an estuary located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Tautog, Striped bass, and Black sea bass.

Location

41Β°19β€²23.9β€³N 71Β°59β€²32β€³W
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Fishing regulations at West 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 species as of May 7, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about West Cove fishing

West Cove is an estuary located in New London County, Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°19β€²23.9β€³N 71Β°59β€²32β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on West Cove 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in West Cove are:
  • Tautog - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Striped bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Black sea bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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