Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
Inline circle hooks required when fishing with bait; no spearing; fish under 28" or 31" and over must be released.
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
7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped bass in Connecticut?
28" to <31" slot. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many striped bass can you keep in Connecticut?
1 per angler.
When is striped bass season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
What is the Connecticut record striped bass?
81 lb 15 oz, Outer Southwest Reef (2011).
How current is this Connecticut striped bass 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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