Connecticut state waters, out to 3 miles
Three split seasons; fall season (Oct 10-Nov 28) allows 3 fish.
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
Blunt-headed wrasse in charcoal mottle; rubbery lips, crushing teeth. More on the tautog page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Tautog in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tautog in Connecticut?
16" minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many tautog can you keep in Connecticut?
2 per angler (Apr and Jul-Aug); 3 per angler (Oct 10-Nov 28).
When is tautog season in Connecticut?
Apr 1-30, Jul 1-Aug 31, Oct 10-Nov 28. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
What is the Connecticut record tautog?
26 lb 9.6 oz, Two Tree Island (2015).
How current is this Connecticut tautog 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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