Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
Limit includes snapper bluefish; party/charter limit is 7 for paying passengers (2026 change).
CT DEEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Connecticut state record
CT DEEP Saltwater State Record Fish (Harvested) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Chopper jaw full of visible teeth, greenish back, forked tail; snapping at everything. More on the bluefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bluefish in Connecticut?
No size limit.
How many bluefish can you keep in Connecticut?
5 per angler (7 on party/charter).
When is bluefish season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
What is the Connecticut record bluefish?
24 lb 13 oz, Norwalk Island (1979).
How current is this Connecticut bluefish rule?
Source: CT DEEP 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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