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Long Island Sound 2026 — Connecticut Fishing Regulations

Connecticut statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

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Long Island Sound carries 6 special-regulation overlays on top of Connecticut's 2026 fishing rules — covering Striped bass (rockfish), Summer flounder (fluke). Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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Per-species rules on Long Island Sound

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Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) — Inland Fisheries + Marine Fisheries Divisions publishes the authoritative 2026 Connecticut fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's emergency-order feed — check it before any Connecticut trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Long Island Sound?
Long Island Sound carries 6 special-regulation overlays that override Connecticut's statewide 2026 rules, covering Striped bass (rockfish) and Summer flounder (fluke). One of them reads: "28–31 in slot, 1 / day; ASMFC harmonized; year-round resident schools." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Long Island Sound?
Yes. Long Island Sound is in Connecticut, so a valid Connecticut fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) — Inland Fisheries + Marine Fisheries Divisions. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Long Island Sound; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Connecticut rules.
Do Long Island Sound's special rules replace Connecticut's statewide limits?
Only where they conflict. Connecticut's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Long Island Sound by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Long Island Sound?
Striped bass (rockfish) and Summer flounder (fluke) have a water-body-specific rule on Long Island Sound, each linking to its full Connecticut regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Connecticut limits.

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