Fishing Guides in New London, Connecticut

Browse 7 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in New London

8 species reported in the New London area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in New London, CT

Fishing in New London in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around New London — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New London in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around New London — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New London in March

3 species are active in and around New London in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in April

8 species are active in and around New London in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in May

8 species are active in and around New London in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in June

8 species are active in and around New London in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in July

7 species are active in and around New London in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in August

6 species are active in and around New London in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in September

8 species are active in and around New London in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in October

5 species are active in and around New London in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in November

2 species are active in and around New London in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of New London's 7 local guides to target them.

Fishing in New London in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around New London — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in New London

New London, Connecticut offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 7 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in New London

Mahi Mahi

While not as widely known as other destinations, New London offers a surprising opportunity to target Mahi Mahi during the warmer months. These pelagic predators are drawn to the warmer waters and floating debris found offshore, typically from July through September.

Full mahi mahi guide for New London

Striped Bass

Chasing Striped Bass around New London involves understanding the dynamic tidal flows and seasonal bait migrations of the Thames River and Long Island Sound. Spring sees schoolie stripers pushing upriver following herring and shad, while larger fish stage near the mouth of the Sound, ambushing bunker.

Full striped bass guide for New London

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Types of Fishing in New London

Inshore

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