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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Bluefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut marine waters | Open year-round | No size limit | 5 per angler (7 on party/charter boats) |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 5 fish per angler (including "snappers"); party/charter 7
- statewide — as printed
- “Bluefish: Minimum length: None; Daily creel limit: 5 fish per angler (including "snappers") (New for 2026); Party/Charter Vessel: 7 fish per angler”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the bluefish
Species of marine pelagic fish (''Pomatomus saltatrix'')
The bluefish is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, elf and shad in South Africa. It is a popular gamefish and food fish.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bluefish in Connecticut?
No size limit in Connecticut state waters.
How many Bluefish can you keep per day in Connecticut?
5 per angler (7 on party/charter boats).
When is Bluefish season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Bluefish a keeper today?
Bluefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.