CT Angler Fishing, LLC 

4.9
(12 reviews)
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 Connecticut 123, Norwalk, CT 06855, United States–

CT Angler Fishing, LLC 

Norwalk, CT, United States
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23 ft
4
4.9
(12 reviews)

Hoping to go fishing in Norwalk? Make it happen, with CT Angler Fishing!

With Captain Mat DiGiovanna (IGFA Certified Captain) at the helm, you’ll benefit from 30+ years of fishing knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Scup (Porgy), Black Seabass, Bonito, Little Tunny (False Albacore), and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! During the trip you might be spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Mathew also offers fly fishing.

Capt. Mathew welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Also remember to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

Capt. Mathew operates a 23’ Regulator center console with room for 4 passengers. This hull is highly sought after for its incredibly smooth and dry ride. It is considered one of the best rides in its size of any center console.

It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included (depending on trip).

Just show up ready for some fishing! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

*START TIMES ON TRIPS ARE ADJUSTED BY CAPTAIN DUE TO TIDES, WEATHER, and WHEN THE FISH ARE BITING! TRIP TIMES ARE TO BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON. BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK WITH MAT.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with CT Angler Fishing!

STRIPED BASS: April - 1st week of July + October/November
BLUEFISH: May-November (Some years are better than others)
ALBIES/BONITO: Mid Sept-November

Please purchase one day fishing license on state website

***MUST COMPLETE PAYMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF TRIP***
*Tips are greatly appreciated*

Hoping to go fishing in Norwalk? Make it happen, with CT Angler Fishing!

With Captain Mat DiGiovanna (IGFA Certified Captain) at the helm, you’ll benefit from 30+ years of fishing knowledge and experience.

These waters are known for Striped Bass, Bluefish, Flounder, Scup (Porgy), Black Seabass, Bonito, Little Tunny (False Albacore), and more – with any luck, you’ll hook into a few! During the trip you might be spinning, popping, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. Mathew also offers fly fishing.

Capt. Mathew welcomes anglers of all ages, including kids, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Also remember to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

Capt. Mathew operates a 23’ Regulator center console with room for 4 passengers. This hull is highly sought after for its incredibly smooth and dry ride. It is considered one of the best rides in its size of any center console.

It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures. Live bait is included (depending on trip).

Just show up ready for some fishing! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. If you don’t know what to expect, ask the captain.

*START TIMES ON TRIPS ARE ADJUSTED BY CAPTAIN DUE TO TIDES, WEATHER, and WHEN THE FISH ARE BITING! TRIP TIMES ARE TO BE MUTUALLY AGREED UPON. BE SURE TO DOUBLE CHECK WITH MAT.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with CT Angler Fishing!

STRIPED BASS: April - 1st week of July + October/November
BLUEFISH: May-November (Some years are better than others)
ALBIES/BONITO: Mid Sept-November

Please purchase one day fishing license on state website

***MUST COMPLETE PAYMENT UPON CONCLUSION OF TRIP***
*Tips are greatly appreciated*

Mathew Digiovanna
Captain
Mathew Digiovanna
6 years of experience
responds within an hour

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2 hr Quick Trip
Non-refundable
2 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
US $300
Entire boat: up to 4 people
HALF DAY
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Flounder
US $600
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip -Jig+Pop Striped Bass
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 1
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip –Evening Striped Bass
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Jul 10
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Half Day Trip – Fall Hard Tails
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 7 - Nov 7
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
US $650
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Trip – Blackfish
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Oct 31
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+4
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
Gyotaku Fish Printing Experience
Non-refundable
5 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+3
US $850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
FULL DAY TRIP
Non-refundable
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Seabass (Black)
Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)
+3
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

4.9
12 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (14)

All reviews (12)

Showing 1 – 5 of 13 reviews
Nicolas Audan
Nicolas Audan
Repeat angler
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
The captain canceled
October 16, 2026
Trip was supposed to happen on October 16, 2026

The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

Jonathan Prizio
Jonathan Prizio
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
great experience!
FULL DAY TRIP on August 9, 2026 • 1 adult • 1 child

our trip couldn’t have been any better. captain matt is such a great guy. he wss incredibly patient and gracious to me and my son and he answered every one of my sons 10,000 questions. matt was upfront with me before we committed that the water has been really warm and that we might not catch a lot of fish, but he assured me that he would try his best. he put us on some good fish right away and we landed a keeper size strip in the first 20 minutes. I appreciated his willingness to try many spots and didn’t just troll with us. the highlight of the trip was hooking into a big striper that my son so desperately wanted to catch. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend captain matt to anyone. e

Reported catch:
Striped Bass
Scup (Porgy)
Mathew Digiovanna
Response from Captain

Thank you Jon! pleasure fishing with you and your son! Lets get out again jn the fall.

Benjamin Mow
Benjamin Mow
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
A man with a plan and results for any situation
Half Day Trip – Norwalk Islands on September 7, 2025 • 4 adults

Extremely accommodating and knowledgeable captain. My group picked one of the coldest and wetter mornings a day you typically would want to reschedule and expect to catch no fish. Within thirty minutes the captain already had us hooked up and fish on boat had a heavy haul by the end of the trip.

Mathew Digiovanna
Response from Captain

Thanks Ben! Turned out to be a good day!

Jaime Davila
Jaime Davila
us
New York, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Perfect day
Half Day Trip – Norwalk Islands on August 23, 2025 • 2 adults • 2 children

Had a perfect day catching fish with my young kids. Captain Mat was incredibly communicative before the trip and we caught exactly what he said we would. Caught over 20 fish in just a few hours. Excited to do another trip with Mat soon

Mathew Digiovanna
Response from Captain

Great day! Nice meeting you and your family.

Jeremiah Marron
Jeremiah Marron
Repeat angler
us
Connecticut, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Trip With My Son
Half Day Trip -Jig+Pop Striped Bass on June 25, 2025 • 2 adults

Early morning Bass/Bluefish trip was a great time with Captain Mat! He was patient, knowledgeable, and prepared. Went out of his way to get us to the fish. Will definitely book again. Thank you!

FAQs about CT Angler Fishing, LLC

CT Angler Fishing, LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $300 per group - 2 hr Quick Trip (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group - HALF DAY (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip -Jig+Pop Striped Bass (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip –Evening Striped Bass (5 hours)
  • US $650 per group - Half Day Trip – Fall Hard Tails (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Blackfish (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Gyotaku Fish Printing Experience (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - FULL DAY TRIP (7 hours)
When you book a trip with CT Angler Fishing, LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with CT Angler Fishing, LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fly fishing equipment
CT Angler Fishing, LLC offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
CT Angler Fishing, LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
Top targeted fish species with CT Angler Fishing, LLC include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Flounder
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)

Your captain

Mathew Digiovanna
Mathew Digiovanna
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
5 Fishing Reports
13 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024
I am a teacher and fishing guide here in Norwalk, CT. I love putting clients on fish! Join me for a great fishing adventure!
Our Team
Captain Mat D.
Captain Mat D.
Captain
Mathew Digiovanna
Mathew Digiovanna
5
reports
13
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
I am a teacher and fishing guide here in Norwalk, CT. I love putting clients on fish! Join me for a great fishing adventure!
The crew
Captain Mat D.
Captain Mat D.
Captain

The fish you can target

Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Striped Bass
Striped Bass
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Flounder
Flounder
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler proudly displaying a striped fish while fishing on a calm day at sea.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    BONITO ARE IN! Its time! Fast, finicky and fun light tackle speedsters!
  • Two freshly caught Speckled Trout resting in a net, ready for storage after a successful fishing trip.
    Good weakfish bite this past week. Even caught fluke and small bluefish! ITS HARDTAIl SEASON! Reports if Spanish Mackerel and Bonito are coming in now, which means the albies aren’t too far behind. These hard tails are fast and finicky! A BLAST ON LIGHT TACKLE!
  • A proud father and son duo displaying a large striped bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a memorable day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jonathan P.
    Jonathan P.
    our trip couldn’t have been any better. captain matt is such a great guy. he wss incredibly patient and gracious to me and my son and he answered every one of my sons 10,000 questions. matt was upfront with me before we committed that the water has been really warm and that we might not catch a lot of fish, but he assured me that he would try his best. he put us on some good fish right away and we landed a keeper size strip in the first 20 minutes. I appreciated his willingness to try many spots and didn’t just troll with us. the highlight of the trip was hooking into a big striper that my son so desperately wanted to catch. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend captain matt to anyone. e
  • Three young anglers proudly displaying a large Grouper while enjoying a fishing trip on the open water.
    Gabriel S.
    Gabriel S.
    My 13-year-old son, his two friends and I had a fantastic fishing trip with Captain Matt. Matt knew just wear to go to find lots of fish and big ones too. We had a great time and will definitely be back!
  • A proud angler displaying a freshly caught fish, likely a bream, while on a boat.
    Fish 1
    Scup (Porgy)
    Had a great day today fishing with Jaime and family. We caught over 20 porgys and even caught a few of these “spot” which is in the croaker family, a southern fish that is now a frequent visitor of western long island sound. Hopefully after all of this east wind we will have some bonito and spanish mackerel in our waters soon. ?
  • Angler proudly displaying a Bonito caught in the Western Long Island Sound during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bonito
    Hard Tails: A term us fisherman commonly use to affectionately refer to any members of the small pelagic tuna species that visit our waters this time of year. Bonito, Spanish Mackerel and the coveted FALSE ALBACORE are slowly funneling into Western Long Island Sound this time of year. When targeting these speedsters its hard to remain calm because you have a chance to hook into some of the fastest fish in the sound. I will seek out the areas where these fish congregate, sometimes covering a lot of water. We looks for birds, and splashes. Then fire out lures into the mix. Fishing can be fast and furious once we find them. Casts must be quick and accurate. These fish are fast, finicky and a lot of fun to catch. False albacore can dump 30 yards or more of line from your spool in seconds. It is my favorite time of year! *Sometimes while waiting for the fish to pop up we can drop down and catch porgies and seabass
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Striped Bass while fishing on a clear day, showcasing a beautiful coastal backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Striped Bass
    Jeremiah P.
    Jeremiah P.
    Early morning Bass/Bluefish trip was a great time with Captain Mat! He was patient, knowledgeable, and prepared. Went out of his way to get us to the fish. Will definitely book again. Thank you!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Black Drum while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Joseph K.
    Joseph K.
    Captain was extremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. We were able to catch blackfish, porgies, sea bass, and an oyster toad fish.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Bluefish while fishing on a calm day.
    Eric K.
    Eric K.
    Set out looking for blackfish in the morning with some catches. When things got quiet, the Captain took us hunting for bluefish. Found a school of Bunker and the rest was incredible. We all caught blues and had a great day. Will definitely repeat!
  • Three anglers enjoying a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying a large Black Sea Bass on a boat in calm waters.
    Good day fishing with a great family for blackfish and bluefish!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Regulator
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
You keep catch
(WITHIN REGULATIONS) I cannot filet fish at marina
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 PayPal

What’s biting in Norwalk right now

Bass (Striped)Bass (Striped)
Bluefish (Tailor)Bluefish (Tailor)
FlounderFlounder
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)

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