Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
Shore anglers get the reduced 9.5" minimum; party/charter limit rises to 40 fish Sep 1-Oct 31.
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
Small northern porgy; dusky fins, concave forehead. More on the scup page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for scup in Connecticut?
11" (boat anglers); 9.5" (shore anglers, including Enhanced Sites). Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many scup can you keep in Connecticut?
30 per angler; party/charter 40 during Sep 1-Oct 31.
When is scup season in Connecticut?
May 1 - Dec 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Connecticut record scup?
5 lb 4.8 oz, Montauk Harbor (2019).
How current is this Connecticut scup 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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