Can I Keep?Weakfish (Sea Trout) Regulations in Connecticut (2026)
Recreational weakfish (sea trout) rules in Connecticut saltwater, as published by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), Marine Fisheries Program. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
Minimum length: 16 inches
Bag limit
Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler
Season
Open Season: Open Year Round
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Recreational Weakfish (Sea Trout) rules in Connecticut
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum length: 16 inches
- Bag limit
- Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler
- Season
- Open Season: Open Year Round
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum size: 16”
- Bag limit
- 100lb
- Possession
- (a) Commercial Fishery Possession Limits. (1) No person engaged in commercial fishing shall possess or land weakfish in excess of 100 pounds. (2) The possession and landing limits specified in subdivision (1) of this subsection shall apply to the vessel, regardless of how many persons are on board. Possession limits shall apply per trip or per day, whichever is the longer period of time. Transfer of weakfish between vessels at sea is prohibited. In any instance when there is a violation of the possession limit on board a vessel carrying more than one person when the catch is commingled, the violation shall be deemed to have been committed by the owne r of the vessel, or the operator of the vessel, if the owner is not on board. (3) Any weakfish taken contrary to this section shall, without avoidable injury, be returned immediately to the water from which taken.
Quick answers
What is the weakfish (sea trout) size limit in Connecticut?
Minimum length: 16 inches.
How many weakfish (sea trout) can I keep in Connecticut?
Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler.
When is weakfish (sea trout) 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.