Niantic, CT Fishing Trip — May

Your Niantic, CT Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 65°F / Low 52°F10.5" rain · 16 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

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

May Weather in Niantic

65°F
Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
10.5"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

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.

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
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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