13 Best Striper Fishing Spots in Connecticut
Connecticut can't lay claim to the most shoreline for striper fishing, but it has bragging rights for big striped bass. We show you the best beaches and rivers to catch your own.
River Stripers: Plugging on the Connecticut - The Fisherman
Large topwater plugs produce exciting action on the Connecticut River in the spring. There are few things in the fishing world as fun and exciting as a topwater explosion! Add a trophy-class striped bass on the other end of the line, and the thrill grows exponentially.
Spring Striper Fishing on the Connecticut River
May 20, 2014 · American shad, alewives, and blueback herring are the three main baitfish that draw spring stripers up into the Connecticut River. They are all anadromous, meaning that they migrate from the ocean to fresh water to spawn.
Connecticut River Fishing (An Angler's Guide) - Into Fly Fishing
Jan 3, 2024 · Connecticut River spin fishing is every bit as varied and fun as fly fishing. It’s also sometimes a better way to catch some of the species that hold in deep, fast-flowing water, like walleye. Throwing big topwater plugs on spinning gear is also a …
Lower Connecticut River Stripers - The Fisherman
This lengthy waterway runs 410 miles south from its origin in Canada, bisects Connecticut, and dumps 10 billion gallons of freshwater into Long Island Sound daily, making it an excellent fishing estuary.
Off & Runnin’: Spring Stripers in Connecticut - The Fisherman
The lower Connecticut River action starts as early as late April and lasts into June, but its onset and success is dictated by snowmelt runoff—and therefore muddy water—from up north. Always check in with local tackle shops for updated reports on the hot spring bass bite.
Spring Striper and Bluefish Action Awaits on the Lower Connecticut River
May 29, 2024 · Abundant bait draws early season striped bass and blues to coves and rocky shorelines. The spring striped bass fishery in the lower Connecticut River yields fast action with a variety of artificial baits. Capt. Tom Migdalski.
Connecticut Striper Fishing Charter | Twenty4Seven Guide Service
Choose from 3, 5, and 7-hour charter options including Local Striped Bass (Connecticut River & Long Island Sound), False Albacore, Blackfish, Bottom Fishing, & Block Island Striped Bass. Learn more about the details of each trip and plan your date with Captain Sam!
Striper Season Update: Connecticut Stripers with Captain Joe …
Jun 3, 2022 · Joe and Matt cover striper fishing in the Connecticut River and Eastern Long Island Sound in early June, and delve into what’s expected over the course of the month. In this episode, Joe talks bait presence in Connecticut, topwater bass techniques, battling bluefish and more.
Connecticut's Top Striper Hotspots - Game & Fish
Sep 29, 2010 · Connecticut's rivers and saltwater beaches offer some of the best summertime striper fishing in the Northeast. Don't miss out on this great opportunity! For southern New England saltwater anglers, July means hot fishing in Long Island Sound. And the favorite summertime quarry in the Sound is striped bass.
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