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Types of Flounder in Connecticut
Flounder fishing spots in Connecticut
Best baits and lures for Flounder in Connecticut
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Biggest Flounder catches
Regulations for Flounder in Connecticut
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 Summer flounder as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Seasons
Bag limit
Min size
Measurement
Summer Flounder (Fluke) -- Regulation Changes for 2024 in bold
Open Season: May 4 - August 1; 19 inch minimum length
Open Season: August 2 - October 15; 19.5 inch minimum length
Daily creel limit: 3 fish per angler
Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites the Minimum Length is 17 inches
For summer flounder taken at Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites the minimum size is 17 inches; for more information, see CT Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing.
If summer flounder are filleted onboard a vessel: 1. each fillet is required to meet the minimum fish length, or 2. the carcass of the fish from which the fillet was removed has to be retained and the carcass has to meet the minimum length. This rule shall not be construed to prevent filleting of fish on shore or dockside.
Federal regulations are waived for Summer Flounder, and recreational anglers shall follow regulations for the state in which their catch is landed.
Fluke, Paralichthys dentatus
Regulations for
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These species can be found in many rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
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