Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
Still an authorized species as of the latest HMS tables, but one alive at the boat must be released if tuna or billfish are aboard; permit + circle-hook rules apply.
Not on CT's prohibited list; federal HMS permit required and federal rules apply in CT waters.
NOAA HMS 2025 · CT DEEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Gear required HMS sharks
NOAA HMS 2025 · CT DEEP 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Often mistaken for
Shortfin makoNo white dorsal patch, single keel. 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
Stocky cold-water mako cousin — white patch on the first dorsal's rear tip and a second small tail keel. More on the porbeagle page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask6
What is the size limit for porbeagle in Connecticut?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many porbeagle can you keep in Connecticut?
1 shark per vessel per trip. Counts toward the Coastal sharks aggregate.
When is porbeagle season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
What gear is required for porbeagle in Connecticut?
Non-offset, corrodible circle hooks required when fishing with bait. HMS Angling permit with shark endorsement required in federal waters.
What is the Connecticut record porbeagle?
191 lb, Ryan's Horn (2013).
How current is this Connecticut porbeagle rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 2025 · 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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