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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Burbot size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inland waters | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Prohibited
- Size
- Prohibited
- Limit
- Prohibited
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Burbot: The taking of burbot is prohibited.”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the burbot
Species of fish
The burbot, also known as bubbot, mariah, loche, cusk, freshwater cod, freshwater ling, freshwater cusk, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, or eelpout, is a species of coldwater ray-finned fish native to the subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the only member of the genus Lota, and is the only freshwater species of the order Gadiformes. The species is closely related to marine fish such as the common ling and cusk, all of which belong to the family Lotidae (rocklings).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Burbot in Connecticut?
Prohibited in Connecticut state waters.
How many Burbot can you keep per day in Connecticut?
Prohibited.
When is Burbot season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Burbot a keeper today?
Burbot is closed to harvest. Release it.