Niantic, CT Fishing Trip — December

Your Niantic, CT Fishing Trip

December2 peopleFamily Trip
High 39°F / Low 25°F2.9" rain · 8 rainy daysCold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

What’s Biting in December

8 species
Striped BassFair
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
TautogFair
Tautog
Bottom fishing · Jigging
Mahi MahiLow
Mahi Mahi
Various
Black Sea BassLow
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
WeakfishLow
Weakfish
Various
TunaLow
Tuna
Trolling · Chunking
BluefishLow
Bluefish
Trolling · Casting
FlounderLow
Flounder
Various

December Weather in Niantic

39°F
Avg High
25°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

Cold weather — dress in warm layers and bring waterproof gear.

3 Guides Matched

$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.

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.

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.

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
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