There is no Gulf fishing area in Connecticut as the state does not have access to the Gulf of Mexico. However, there are numerous fishing opportunities in Connecticut's Long Island Sound, which is home to species such as striped bass, bluefish, fluke, and porgy. Nearby activities include beach activities, boating, and hiking. Fishing tips include using live bait and tracking tides. The best time to visit for fishing is typically May through November, with average temperatures ranging from 60-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Featured Fish - Bluefish

Fishing methods include trolling, chumming, casting, jigging, and live and dead bait fishing from boats, shores or piers. Live baits are preferred, but plugs, lures or feathers are also used. Bluefish does not keep well if frozen, and the flesh tends to become soft if not eaten soon after capture. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: The bluefish is the only member of the family Pomatomidae. The mouth has extremely sharp teeth. The existence of a spine in the second dorsal fin, the absence of head markings, and the lack of an interspace between the dorsal fins distinguish the bluefish from the similar looking greater amberjack. The bluefish’s lack of finlets immediately distinguishes it from the mackerels.The voracious bluefish richly deserves the nicknames marine piranha and chopper because it swims in large schools through shoals of bait fish, slashing and destroying everything in its path. They will bite anything, including unlucky swimmers. Bluefish can easily inflict serious wounds even when the fish is out of water; as many a careless fishermen has learned.