SlotGaugeCheck a catchSummer Flounder regulations in Connecticut
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Summer Flounder size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut marine waters | May 4 – October 15 | 19 inch minimum (May 4 – August 1); 19.5 inch minimum (August 2 – October 15) | 3 per person per day |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- May 4 - August 1 (19 inch); August 2 - October 15 (19.5 inch)
- Size
- 19 inch minimum May 4 - August 1; 19.5 inch minimum August 2 - October 15; 17 inches at Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites
- Limit
- 3 fish per angler
- statewide — as printed
- “Summer Flounder (Fluke): Open Season: May 4 - August 1; 19 inch minimum length. Open Season: August 2 - October 15; 19.5 inch minimum length. Daily creel limit: 3 fish per angler. Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites the Minimum Length is 17 inches”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the summer flounder
Species of fish
The summer flounder or fluke is a marine flatfish that is found in the Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast of the United States and Canada. It is especially abundant in waters from North Carolina to Massachusetts.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Summer Flounder in Connecticut?
19 inch minimum (May 4 – August 1); 19.5 inch minimum (August 2 – October 15) in Connecticut state waters.
How many Summer Flounder can you keep per day in Connecticut?
3 per person per day.
When is Summer Flounder season in Connecticut?
May 4 – October 15.
Is my Summer Flounder a keeper today?
The summer flounder season is closed today. It is open May 4 – October 15.