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Stamford, CT Fishing Trip — April

Your Stamford, CT Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 60°F / Low 42°F2.9" rain · 11 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

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

April Weather in Stamford

60°F
Avg High
42°F
Avg Low
2.9"
Rainfall
11
Rainy Days

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

2 in Stamford + 16 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.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Mahi Mahi

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

Striped Bass

both
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

Tuna

saltwater
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 freshwater / inshore Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • 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.

Flounder
Season:May 1 - December 31
Bag Limit:2 per angler per day
Size Limit:12-inch minimum
Mahi Mahi
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person
Size Limit:No size limit

Possession limit equal to the daily creel limit.

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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