Colchester, CT Fishing Trip — October

Your Colchester, CT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 46°F3.7" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

5 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing

October Weather in Colchester

61°F
Avg High
46°F
Avg Low
3.7"
Rainfall
7
Rainy Days

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

2 in Colchester + 51 Nearby

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$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.

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

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some areas are designated as Trout Management Areas with specific regulations.

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:26-inch minimum
Rainbow Trout
Season:Year-round, but check specific waterbody regulations
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit, unless specified for a specific waterbody

Many Trout Management Areas have specific regulations, including catch and release only. Consult the CT DEEP fishing guide for details.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:6 per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Special regulations may apply to specific bodies of water. Check the CT DEEP fishing guide for details.

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