Connecticut offers excellent opportunities for striped bass, which migrate between freshwater rivers and the sea and also travel up and down the Atlantic coast depending on the season.
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Regulations for Striped bass 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 Striped bass as of May 16th, 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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FAQ
Anglers in Connecticut commonly catch several Striped bass species, including Striped bass, White bass, and White perch, according to reports from Fishbrain members.
These species can be found in many lakes, 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.
Striped bass are caught in lakes, rivers and streams throughout Connecticut. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Lake Candlewood, Housatonic River, and Farmington River.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Striped bass have recently been caught.