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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9.5 inches, with a daily limit of 30.
Scup size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut marine waters | May 1 – December 31 | 9.5 inch minimum | 30 per person per day |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- May 1 - December 31
- Size
- 11 inches for boat anglers / 9.5 inches for shore anglers
- Limit
- 30 fish per angler (party/charter 40 Sept 1 - Oct 31)
- statewide — as printed
- “Scup (Porgy): Minimum length: 11 inches for boat anglers / 9.5 inches for shore anglers; Daily creel limit: 30 fish per angler; Open Season: May 1 - December 31”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the scup
Species of fish
The scup is a fish that occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Along with many other fish of the family Sparidae, it is also commonly known as porgy.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Scup in Connecticut?
9.5 inch minimum in Connecticut state waters.
How many Scup can you keep per day in Connecticut?
30 per person per day.
When is Scup season in Connecticut?
May 1 – December 31.
Is my Scup a keeper today?
A scup is a keeper today if it measures at least 9.5 inches, with a daily limit of 30.