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 species
Mahi MahiExcellent
Mahi Mahi
Various
Striped BassExcellent
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogExcellent
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
TunaExcellent
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishExcellent
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
Black Sea BassExcellent
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
FlounderExcellent
Flounder
Various
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various

May 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.

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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.

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.

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