Can I Keep?Striped Bass Regulations in Connecticut (2026)
Recreational striped bass rules in Connecticut saltwater, as published by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Marine Fisheries Program. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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Recreational Striped Bass rules in Connecticut
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum length: No person shall possess any striped bass less than 28 inches or greater than or equal to 31 inches measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail. Any striped bass less than 28 inches or greater than or equal to 31 inches shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken.
- Bag limit
- Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler
- Season
- Open Season: Open Year Round
- Inline circle hook required when fishing with bait (does not apply to artificial lures).
Commercial rules
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- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Striped bass legally taken from another state’s waters and landed in CT 28–31 inch harvest slot limit
- Season
- Sale of striped bass taken from Connecticut waters is prohibited.
- Permitted Gear – Angling only.
- If taken from the waters of a state in which commercial fishing is allowed, they may be sold in Connecticut, but only if they meet the current Connecticut length restrictions.
- Landing of Striped Bass – Striped bass may not be landed with the head or tail removed.
Quick answers
What is the striped bass size limit in Connecticut?
Minimum length: No person shall possess any striped bass less than 28 inches or greater than or equal to 31 inches measured from the tip of the snout to the end of the tail. Any striped bass less than 28 inches or greater than or equal to 31 inches shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken..
How many striped bass can I keep in Connecticut?
Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler.
When is striped bass season in Connecticut?
Open Season: Open Year Round. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Marine Fisheries Program. Most anglers need a Connecticut saltwater license or registry: get one here.