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South Cove

Connecticut, United States

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Striped bass

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Bluefish

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Dusky smooth-hound

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Bluefish

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Striped bass

31 in Β· 10 lb

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Gulf menhaden

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White bass

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General info

South Cove is a stream located in Connecticut, United States. It is most popular for fishing Striped bass, Bluefish, and White bass.

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Location

41Β°16β€²35.2β€³N 72Β°21β€²50.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South 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 April 14, 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 South Cove fishing

the South Cove is a stream located in Connecticut, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°16β€²35.2β€³N 72Β°21β€²50.2β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the South 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 the South Cove are:
  • Striped bass - 15 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluefish - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
  • White bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
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