SlotGaugeCheck a catchWalleye regulations in Connecticut
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Walleye size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut inland waters (statewide; managed lakes differ) | Open year-round | 18 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
Exact CT DEEP wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 18 inches
- Limit
- 2 fish
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Walleye: All waters; Minimum Length: 18 inches; Daily Creel Limit: 2 fish”
Source: CT DEEP, captured 2026-10-04 (2026 season).
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About the walleye
Species of fish
The walleye, also called the walleyed pike, yellow pike, yellow pikeperch or yellow pickerel, is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the Northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European zander, also known as the pikeperch. The walleye is sometimes called the yellow walleye to distinguish it from the blue walleye, which is a color morph that was once found in the southern Ontario and Quebec regions, but is now presumed extinct. However, recent genetic analysis of a preserved (frozen) 'blue walleye' sample suggests that the blue and yellow walleye were simply phenotypes within the same species and do not merit separate taxonomic classification.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Walleye in Connecticut?
18 inch minimum in Connecticut state waters.
How many Walleye can you keep per day in Connecticut?
2 per person per day.
When is Walleye season in Connecticut?
Open year-round.
Is my Walleye a keeper today?
A walleye is a keeper today if it measures at least 18 inches, with a daily limit of 2.