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Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip — August

Your Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 62°F1.4" rain · 7 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in Bridgeport

80°F
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
1.4"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

4 Guides Matched

Middlebank Sport Fishing - Middlebank Sport Fishing
Middlebank Sport Fishing

Middlebank Sport Fishing

4.6(153)Top Rated

Middlebank Sport Fishing offers daily fishing trips from Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, CT. They provide party boat fishing on the Long Island Sound.

Bridgeport, Connecticut
Salt Addict Charters - Salt Addict Charters
Salt Addict Charters

Salt Addict Charters

4.2(5)

Read the latest fishing reports from Salt Addict Fishing Charters.

inshore
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Ron Merlys Fishing Guide Service - Ron Merlys Fishing Guide Service
Ron Merlys Fishing Guide Service

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.

freshwaterSpeckled Trout
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Black Pearl Charters - Black Pearl Charters
Black Pearl Charters

Black Pearl Charters

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Black pearl 2 party boat fishing located In Bridgeport Connecticut call 203-509-0409

inshore
Bridgeport, Connecticut
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Bluefish

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Connecticut Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$55
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Inland and marine licenses available.

Buy License Online — Connecticut

Species Regulations

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per angler per day
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Tuna
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:Bluefin Tuna: Consult current regulations. Other Tuna: 3 per person (aggregate)
Size Limit:Bluefin Tuna: Consult current regulations. Other Tuna: No size limit

Highly migratory species regulations are subject to change. Consult current regulations for specific details.

Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

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