Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Exempt from CT shark restrictions; no HMS permit needed.
CT DEEP 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Connecticut state record
20 lb 14 ozLong Island Sound, 2024
CT DEEP Saltwater State Record Fish (Harvested) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small gray shark with flat pavement teeth — it gums, not bites. More on the smooth dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for smooth dogfish in Connecticut?
No size limit.
How many smooth dogfish can you keep in Connecticut?
No bag limit.
When is smooth dogfish season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
What is the Connecticut record smooth dogfish?
20 lb 14 oz, Long Island Sound (2024).
How current is this Connecticut smooth dogfish 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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