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Saltwater

Striped Bass

Spring–Fall

Bluefish

Summer–Fall

Redfish

Year-round

Tuna

Summer–Fall

Mahi Mahi

Summer

Snook

Year-round

Flounder

Spring–Fall

Sea Bass

Spring–Fall

Tarpon

Spring–Summer

King Mackerel

Spring–Fall

Freshwater

Largemouth Bass

Spring–Fall

Smallmouth Bass

Spring–Fall

Rainbow Trout

Year-round

Brown Trout

Year-round

Walleye

Spring–Fall

Catfish

Summer

Crappie

Spring

Northern Pike

Spring–Fall

Musky

Fall

Panfish

Year-round

Gear Intelligence

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Boats & Kayaks

Best Fishing Kayaks Under $1,000 (2026): CT-Tested Picks

A dedicated fishing kayak opens up water that's inaccessible by boat. We evaluated sit-on-top and sit-inside options for Connecticut's lakes, ponds, and tidal creeks. Here's what we'd buy.

9 min read

Lures

Best Inline Spinners for Trout Fishing: Mepps, Rooster Tail, and More

Inline spinners are one of the most effective and overlooked trout lures. We compare the best options — Mepps Aglia, Blue Fox, Rooster Tail, and Panther Martin — for Connecticut trout streams.

The Mepps Aglia #2 in gold is the best all-around spinner for CT trout. The Panther Martin in size 4 is the best spinner for fast current. Blue Fox Vibrax is the best in stained water for its additional vibration.

8 min read

Reels

Best Spinning Reels for Bass Fishing (2026 Roundup)

Spinning gear dominates finesse bass fishing — dropshots, shaky heads, ned rigs, and light jigs. We compared six reels from $60 to $250 for Connecticut bass anglers.

7 min read

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Trout

Getting Started with Fly Fishing in Connecticut: Gear, Technique, and Best Waters

Fly fishing has a reputation for being difficult and expensive. It's neither, if you start right. Here's the honest beginner's path to fly fishing Connecticut's trout streams.

9 min read

Multi-Species

How to Fillet a Fish: Step-by-Step for the Most Common Species

Filleting fish is a skill that takes 20 minutes to learn and a lifetime to perfect. Here's the step-by-step process for bass, perch, trout, fluke, and striped bass — with gear recommendations.

9 min read

Multiple Species

Connecticut Freshwater Fish: A Complete Species Guide

Every major freshwater fish species you'll encounter in Connecticut waters — identification, habitat, when they're active, and the basics of how to catch them.

10 min read

Multi-Species (Saltwater)

Understanding Tides for Fishing: When to Go and Why It Matters

Tidal movement controls saltwater fishing success more than any other factor. Here's how to read tide tables, identify productive stages, and plan your Connecticut shore trips around the water.

8 min read

Multiple Species

Beginner's Guide to Fishing in Connecticut: How to Start, What to Get, and Where to Go

Never fished before and not sure where to start? This guide covers the basic gear, how to get your license, and the easiest CT spots and species to learn on.

8 min read

Multi-Species

Fishing During Spawning Season: When to Leave Fish Alone (and When It's Fine)

Spring brings spawning activity for bass, trout, panfish, and stripers. Here's what the science says about fishing pressure during spawning and how to make responsible choices.

7 min read