New Haven, CT Fishing Trip — May
Your New Haven, CT Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 52°F8.9" rain · 17 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
What’s Biting in May
8 speciesMay Weather in New Haven
66°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
8.9"
Rainfall
17
Rainy Days
Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.
64 Guides Near New Haven
No guides are based in New Haven, 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
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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
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit
Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.
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.
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.
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.









