Fishing Guides in Stamford, Connecticut

Browse 2 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Stamford

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

Month-by-Month Fishing in Stamford, CT

Fishing in Stamford in January

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

Fishing in Stamford in February

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

Fishing in Stamford in March

3 species are active in and around Stamford in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in April

8 species are active in and around Stamford in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in May

8 species are active in and around Stamford in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in June

8 species are active in and around Stamford in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in July

7 species are active in and around Stamford in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in August

6 species are active in and around Stamford in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in September

8 species are active in and around Stamford in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in October

5 species are active in and around Stamford in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Stamford's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Stamford in November

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

Fishing in Stamford in December

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

Fishing in Stamford

Stamford, Connecticut offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 2 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 Stamford

Striped Bass

Stamford, Connecticut offers some exciting Striped Bass action, especially along the Long Island Sound. The unique structure of the Sound, with its rocky shorelines, inlets, and tidal rivers, provides excellent habitat for stripers.

Full striped bass guide for Stamford

Mahi Mahi

While perhaps not the first place that comes to mind, Stamford, Connecticut, can offer a shot at Mahi Mahi, especially during warmer months. Keep in mind that targeting these fish effectively requires venturing offshore, typically beyond the immediate coastline of Stamford.

Full mahi mahi guide for Stamford

Fisheries near Stamford

The waters local charters actually fish — each page lists guides, access towns, and top species.

Nearby Cities with Fishing Guides

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Types of Fishing in Stamford

Offshore

1 guides available

Inshore

2 guides available

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