Sturgeon regulations in Connecticut

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.

Sturgeon 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: “Sturgeon: The taking of sturgeon is prohibited.”

Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).

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About the sturgeon

Species of fish

The Atlantic sturgeon is a large species of sturgeon native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and associated river basins. It is a member of the family Acipenseridae, and, along with other sturgeon, it is sometimes considered a living fossil. The main range of the Atlantic sturgeon is in eastern North America, extending from New Brunswick, Canada, to the eastern coast of Florida, United States. A highly endangered disjunct population occurs in the Baltic region of Europe.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Sturgeon in Connecticut?

Prohibited in Connecticut state waters.

How many Sturgeon can you keep per day in Connecticut?

Prohibited.

When is Sturgeon season in Connecticut?

Open year-round.

Is my Sturgeon a keeper today?

Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.