Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip — July

Your Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 69°F4.5" rain · 15 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

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

July Weather in Bridgeport

85°F
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
4.5"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

4 Guides Matched

$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 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
Black Sea Bass
Season:May 17 - December 31
Bag Limit:5 per angler per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
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.

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