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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

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

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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