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
22 lb 11 ozMilford, 2018
CT DEEP Saltwater State Record Fish (Harvested) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
White spots on gray, a spine before each dorsal, no anal fin. More on the spiny dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spiny dogfish in Connecticut?
No size limit.
How many spiny dogfish can you keep in Connecticut?
No bag limit.
When is spiny dogfish season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
What is the Connecticut record spiny dogfish?
22 lb 11 oz, Milford (2018).
How current is this Connecticut spiny 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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