Hartford, CT Fishing Trip — April
Your Hartford, CT Fishing Trip
April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 41°F2.5" rain · 12 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in April
ExcellentLargemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
ExcellentBrown Trout
Various
ExcellentChannel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
GoodSmallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
April Weather in Hartford
60°F
Avg High
41°F
Avg Low
2.5"
Rainfall
12
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
56 Guides Near Hartford
No guides are based in Hartford, but these guides operate nearby.
$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
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Connecticut Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$28
Non-Resident$55
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Inland and marine licenses available.
Species Regulations
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.
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.
Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit
Check the CT DEEP website for specific waterbody regulations, as some areas may have special rules.
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.