Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip — March

Your Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip

March2 peopleFamily Trip
High 52°F / Low 33°F5.5" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in March

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various
Mahi MahiFair
Mahi Mahi
Various
WeakfishFair
Weakfish
Various
BluefishFair
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassFair
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging

March Weather in Bridgeport

52°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
5.5"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the 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

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per angler per day
Size Limit:28 to less than 31 inches

Anglers must use a single, inline, circle hook when fishing with bait.

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.

Flounder
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:2 per angler per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

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