Groton, CT Fishing Trip — October

Your Groton, CT Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 62°F / Low 49°F5" rain · 7 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

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

October Weather in Groton

62°F
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
5"
Rainfall
7
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.

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

Tautog
Season:April 1 - May 31 and October 11 - December 31
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit is equal to the daily bag limit. Check for any seasonal closures or gear restrictions.

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.

Flounder
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:2 per angler per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
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.

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