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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A northern pike is a keeper today if it measures at least 26 inches, with a daily limit of 2.
Northern Pike size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut inland waters (statewide; managed lakes differ) | Open year-round | 26 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 26 inches
- Limit
- 2 fish
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Northern Pike and Tiger Muskie: All waters except Bantam Lake, Little Pond, Connecticut River, and Lake Lillinonah; Minimum Length: 26 inches; Daily Creel Limit: 2 fish”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the northern pike
Species of fish
The northern pike, also known as jack, northern or simply pike, is a species of carnivorous fish of the genus Esox (pikes). It is commonly found in fresh waters of the Northern Hemisphere.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Northern Pike in Connecticut?
26 inch minimum in Connecticut state waters.
How many Northern Pike can you keep per day in Connecticut?
2 per person per day.
When is Northern Pike season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Northern Pike a keeper today?
A northern pike is a keeper today if it measures at least 26 inches, with a daily limit of 2.