Fishing at Fort Trumbull State Park

Fishing at Fort Trumbull State Park

Fort Trumbull State Park boasts one of the finest fishing piers on the east coast. Rod holders are built right in to the railings, and the pier is well-lit during the night. The pier is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year for fishing. Since the park is in the marine district, adults and children do not need fishing licenses to fish off the pier. Species caught from Fort Trumbull include:

minimum length daily limit

Winter flounder 12" 8

Fluke 17" 6

Blackfish (tautog) 14" 4

Eel 6" 50

Striped bass 28" 2

Porgies (scup) 10" 50

Bluefish none 10

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The State of Connecticut makes available several publications of interest to fishermen:

2003 Complete Angler's Guide (PDF, 3,450K)

PART FOUR - Marine Fisheries Regulations, Boat Launches, Trophy Fish, Tide Table (PDF, 1,516K)

A Guide to Safe Eating of Fish Caught in Connecticut