Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip — May

Your Bridgeport, CT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 52°F9.3" rain · 18 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Bridgeport

67°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
9.3"
Rainfall
18
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

4 Guides Matched

Prepare for Your Trip

Gear recommendations and packing list for your trip. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

What to Bring

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

Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
Polarized sunglasses
Hat or visor
Weather-appropriate clothing
Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
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)
Bug spray
Rain gear
Light rain jacket
$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.

Things to Do in Bridgeport

Activities for your non-fishing days

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.

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
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