Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
CT DEEP defers pollock to federal (NOAA) groundfish regulations; verify current federal limits before harvest.
CT DEEP 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic codBarbel and square tail. Tell them apart
HaddockBlack line and thumbprint. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Connecticut state record
CT DEEP Saltwater State Record Fish (Harvested) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Olive-green cod cousin with a straight pale lateral line, slightly undershot jaw, and forked tail; outfights both cousins. More on the pollock page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Pollock in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for pollock in Connecticut?
Per federal regulations.
How many pollock can you keep in Connecticut?
Per federal regulations. Counts toward the Federal groundfish aggregate.
When is pollock season in Connecticut?
Per federal regulations.
What is the Connecticut record pollock?
34 lb 2 oz, Block Island Sound (2000).
How current is this Connecticut pollock 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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