Deep River, CT Fishing Trip — May

Your Deep River, CT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 51°F10.4" rain · 19 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

8 species
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
MuskieExcellent
Muskie
Casting · Trolling
PerchExcellent
Perch
Jigging · Live Bait

May Weather in Deep River

66°F
Avg High
51°F
Avg Low
10.4"
Rainfall
19
Rainy Days

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

1 in Deep River + 57 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

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

Check the CT DEEP website for specific regulations on certain waters, as some areas may have different limits or be catch and release only.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:25 per day
Size Limit:No size limit
Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:26-inch minimum
Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:18-inch minimum

Only one walleye may be over 25 inches. Check the CT DEEP website for specific water body regulations.

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