New Haven, CT Fishing Trip — August

Your New Haven, CT Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 80°F / Low 63°F1.5" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in New Haven

80°F
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

64 Guides Near New Haven

No guides are based in New Haven, but these guides operate 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.

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Species Regulations

Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

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.

Bluefish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per angler per day
Size Limit:No minimum size limit
Weakfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

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