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New London, CT Fishing Trip — September

Your New London, CT Fishing Trip

September2 peopleFamily Trip
High 74°F / Low 59°F3.4" rain · 6 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in September

8 species
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Mahi MahiGood
Mahi Mahi
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
WeakfishGood
Weakfish
Various
TunaGood
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishGood
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
TautogGood
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
FlounderGood
Flounder
Various

September Weather in New London

74°F
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Matched

Captain Seth Sportfishing - Captain Seth Sportfishing
Captain Seth Sportfishing

Captain Seth Sportfishing

5(119)Top Rated
New London, Connecticut
FlyLight Charters - FlyLight Charters
FlyLight Charters

FlyLight Charters

5(27)Top Rated

FlyLight Charters - Long Island Sound's Fly and Light Tackle Specialist - Best Fishing Charters in New England

New London, Connecticut
Good Company Ii - Doug Parker
Doug Parker

Good Company Ii

5(16)Top Rated

Good Company II is a Connecticut fishing charter captained by Captain Doug Parker

inshore
New London, Connecticut
Sound Charters - Sound Charters
Sound Charters

Sound Charters

5(11)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in New London, Connecticut. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

New London, Connecticut
Reels Up Guide Service - Reels Up Guide Service
Reels Up Guide Service

Reels Up Guide Service

5(1)Top Rated
inshore
New London, Connecticut
Carolyn Ann - Carolyn Ann
Carolyn Ann

Carolyn Ann

5(1)Top Rated

The bluefish is a moderately proportioned fish, with a broad, forked tail. The spiny first dorsal fin is normally folded back in a groove, as are its pectoral fins. Coloration is a grayish blue-green dorsally, fading to white on the lower sides and belly.

Bluefish
New London, Connecticut
Lucky Dawg Sportsfishing - Lucky Dawg Sportsfishing
Lucky Dawg Sportsfishing

Lucky Dawg Sportsfishing

New London, Connecticut

inshore
New London, Connecticut
$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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

both
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Mahi Mahi

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Black Sea Bass

saltwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Weakfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore Fishing

  • Light rain jacket

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

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.

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

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

Black Sea Bass
Season:May 17 - December 31
Bag Limit:5 per angler per day
Size Limit:16-inch minimum
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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