Fishing Charters in Connecticut
Browse fishing charters in Connecticut that can help you catch crappie.
Elser Guide Services
Stratford, Connecticut
Black Pearl Charters
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Black pearl 2 party boat fishing located In Bridgeport Connecticut call 203-509-0409
Pelagic Beast 3
Stamford, Connecticut
Pelagic Beast Fishing Charters offer you fishing adventures of a lifetime with inshore and offshore fishing. The Pelagic Beast sailing out of Norwalk, CT, Pelagic Beast II sailing out of Stamford, CT and now The Klondike IX sailing out of New Rochelle, NY.
Twenty4Seven Guide Service
Old Saybrook, Connecticut
Check out pictures of recent fishing charters out of Old Saybrook, CT with Captain Sam Fekete and Twenty4Seven Guide Service.
Flyosophycharters
Killingworth, Connecticut
Flyosophy Charters saltwater fly fishing trips and custom tied flies
Double Trouble Sportfishing
Mystic, Connecticut
Fishing Charters In Milford Ct
Milford, Connecticut
Captain Billy's Fishing Charters In Milford CT is a full-time Connecticut-based sport fishing guide service specializing in the Connecticut waters of Charles
Ron Merlys Fishing Guide Service
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Ron Merly is a steward for Connecticut trout fisheries. Let Ron's expertise guide you to your next trophy trout experience.
Lauren B Charters
Mystic, Connecticut
Fishing charters near Mystic, CT. Experience the CT and RI coasts on a sport fishing charter with Lauren b Charters. Charters sail from Stonington, Connecticut
Lucky Dawg Sportsfishing
New London, Connecticut
Marlintini Sportfishing
Colchester, Connecticut
The best in connecticut charter fishing. Exceptional striped bass, bluefish, blackfish, fluke, and more from long island sound, as well as tuna and shark offshore.
After You Too
Colchester, Connecticut
Best Time to Catch Crappie
Crappie can be caught year-round in Beacon Falls. Right now in February, activity is low.
Seasonal Activity Chart
Crappie
If you're chasing Crappie around Beacon Falls, CT, you'll want to focus your attention on the slower-moving sections of the Naugatuck River and any connected ponds or backwaters. These areas offer the calmer, warmer waters that crappie prefer. Spring is peak season, when crappie move into shallow areas to spawn. Small jigs tipped with live minnows are highly effective when fished under a bobber near submerged structure like brush piles or fallen trees. As the water warms in summer, crappie will often retreat to deeper, cooler water near bridge pilings or submerged timber. Try vertical jigging with small spoons or tube baits. A local tip: the area near the old Beacon Falls dam (check for access restrictions) can hold good numbers of crappie. The crappie in this area are known to be relatively good-sized, so use slightly heavier line than you might normally use. Be sure to check the latest fishing regulations from the CT DEEP.
How to Catch Crappie
Crappie Fishing Regulations in Connecticut
Open Season
Year-round
Daily Bag Limit
25 per day
Size Limit
No size limit
License Required
Freshwater fishing license
⚠️ Always verify current regulations with the Connecticut state wildlife agency before fishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the daily limit for crappie in Connecticut?
The daily bag limit for crappie in Connecticut is 25 fish. This applies to waters near Beacon Falls as well.
Is there a minimum size for crappie I can keep in CT?
No, there is no minimum size limit for crappie in Connecticut. You can keep any crappie you catch, as long as you stay within the daily bag limit.
What's the best way to catch crappie around Beacon Falls?
Crappie are often caught using small jigs, minnows, or crappie rigs fished near submerged structures like brush piles, docks, or fallen trees.
Can I fish for crappie year-round in Connecticut?
Yes, the crappie fishing season is open year-round in Connecticut. You can target them at any time of the year with a valid freshwater fishing license.
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