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2024 Fall Run Toggy Time!
2024 Fall Run Toggy Time!
December 17, 2024
Clinton, CT Fall Fishing Report As autumn paints the Connecticut shoreline in rich hues of red and gold, Clinton's coastal waters continue to promise excitement for anglers. Here's what’s biting and where to cast your line: Black Sea Bass & Striped Bass As October wrapped up, the frenzy for black sea bass and striped bass began to wane. With cooling water temperatures, these fish have started their migration or moved to deeper waters, making catches less predictable—but not impossible for the determined angler. Tautog (Blackfish) Take the Spotlight Tautog season is in full swing, and the bite has been phenomenal! These hard-fighting bottom dwellers are keeping rods bent and spirits high. Targeting depths of 15–30 feet with green or Asian shore crabs has yielded excellent results, with many anglers landing tautog well above the legal size limit. Hot Spots to Explore Clinton Reef: Perfect for tautog enthusiasts, with rocky bottoms and ledges teeming with life. Six Mile Reef: A well-known structure offering consistent tog action. Harbor Channels: Submerged wrecks and pilings are prime hiding spots for tautog this time of year. Tips for Success Gear Up: Opt for medium-heavy tackle with a sensitive rod tip to feel even the slightest tog bites. Choose the Right Bait: Green crabs work wonders—cut them in half to release their scent and attract fish. Anchor with Precision: Position your boat directly over structure to maximize your chances of a strike.
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What anglers said about fishing in Connecticut

Good location and good little spots right off the harbor. Less time driving more time fishing! Stripers werent really hitting yet, but the blackfish were on.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Good location and good little spots right off the harbor. Less time driving more time fishing! Stripers werent really hitting yet, but the blackfish were on.
Hudson Fishing Charters
Hudson Fishing Charters
Go with Captain Billy and First Mate Jimmy. They will take you to the best fishing locations
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go with Captain Billy and First Mate Jimmy. They will take you to the best fishing locations
Starship Charters
Starship Charters
We decided to take our parents fishing this weekend. Although the weather was a bit windy and cloudy, we were safe throughout the trip. It was our first time fishing in the sea, and it was a great experience overall. However, we did all get a bit seasick, so if you’re considering this, be prepared! A big thank you to the captain and crew—they were fantastic. We would definitely do this again.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
We decided to take our parents fishing this weekend. Although the weather was a bit windy and cloudy, we were safe throughout the trip. It was our first time fishing in the sea, and it was a great experience overall. However, we did all get a bit seasick, so if you’re considering this, be prepared! A big thank you to the captain and crew—they were fantastic. We would definitely do this again.
Hudson Fishing Charters
Hudson Fishing Charters
Call Captain Allan and get a charter! He will help you have a great experience.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Call Captain Allan and get a charter! He will help you have a great experience.
Weidele's Hunting & Fishing
Weidele's Hunting & Fishing
The marina has great bathroom facilities. Be sure to use them before getting onto the boat. You will need a code (just message the captain). If you have young kids I would recommend a 3 hour trip. 5 hours was perfect for our group (14, 19, 42).
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The marina has great bathroom facilities. Be sure to use them before getting onto the boat. You will need a code (just message the captain). If you have young kids I would recommend a 3 hour trip. 5 hours was perfect for our group (14, 19, 42).
One More Drift Charters CT
One More Drift Charters CT
Always remember why you are out there. Appreciate how everyone on the boat worked hard to get out on the water. Be curious and just breath.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Always remember why you are out there. Appreciate how everyone on the boat worked hard to get out on the water. Be curious and just breath.
Rising Tide Fishing
Rising Tide Fishing
The wind and water conditions of late spring/early summer transition can be a bit difficult. You can get 4+ ft seas even when the forecast calls for 1-2. The fish are great though
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The wind and water conditions of late spring/early summer transition can be a bit difficult. You can get 4+ ft seas even when the forecast calls for 1-2. The fish are great though
One More Drift Charters CT
One More Drift Charters CT
Listen to whoever you’re chartering with, they’ve probably been fishing here a lot longer than you have.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Listen to whoever you’re chartering with, they’ve probably been fishing here a lot longer than you have.
Striper Snax Fishing Charters
Striper Snax Fishing Charters
Fish in the summer if you can. I was there in mid-November to visit my grandson at UConn, very late in the season.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fish in the summer if you can. I was there in mid-November to visit my grandson at UConn, very late in the season.
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
Fishing midweek last week of August, we had Long Island Sound all to ourselves.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Fishing midweek last week of August, we had Long Island Sound all to ourselves.
One More Drift Charters CT
One More Drift Charters CT Trumbull, Connecticut
Bring lots of water in the summertime and get ready to have an arm workout! If in season, the bluefish by the race bite like wildfire.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring lots of water in the summertime and get ready to have an arm workout! If in season, the bluefish by the race bite like wildfire.
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures Westport, CT
Captain Mike and Darren were AMAZING! They took my father and I to their local spots and were just the perfect crew! We caught lots of fish. I will definitely book a trip with them next time I am in the area. Highly recommended! Boaz
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Mike and Darren were AMAZING! They took my father and I to their local spots and were just the perfect crew! We caught lots of fish. I will definitely book a trip with them next time I am in the area. Highly recommended! Boaz
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
Go out with One More Drift Charter CT. Joseph and Julia will make sure you get fish on your line.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Go out with One More Drift Charter CT. Joseph and Julia will make sure you get fish on your line.
One More Drift Charters CT
One More Drift Charters CT Southington, CT
Arrive a quarter hour ahead of time to set things up to maximize fishing time
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Arrive a quarter hour ahead of time to set things up to maximize fishing time
Bridgeport Fishing Charters – 50'
Bridgeport Fishing Charters – 50' Stamford, CT
the race has an interesting underwater topography that makes it a great fishery, and like any saltwater fishing, you’ll hafta be ready for some waves, but nothing too serious.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
the race has an interesting underwater topography that makes it a great fishery, and like any saltwater fishing, you’ll hafta be ready for some waves, but nothing too serious.
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures
Captain Mike Smith Fishing Adventures Windsor, Connecticut
Nothing in particular we are beginners, everything went exactly as expected, no surprises!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Nothing in particular we are beginners, everything went exactly as expected, no surprises!
Striper Snax Fishing Charters
Striper Snax Fishing Charters Island Heights, NJ
This was a great trip! Captain John and first mate Chris were wonderful!! Could not have had a better time!! Would highly recommend them!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This was a great trip! Captain John and first mate Chris were wonderful!! Could not have had a better time!! Would highly recommend them!
Nightjack Sportfishing
Nightjack Sportfishing East Granby, CT
The weather was great. Not too hot and not too cold. A great time to fish for Sea Bass on the sound.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The weather was great. Not too hot and not too cold. A great time to fish for Sea Bass on the sound.
Starship Charters
Starship Charters North Massapequa, NY
Marine fauna is very diverse, the landscape is fantastic and you can put in practice many different fishing techniques depending on the environmental conditions.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Marine fauna is very diverse, the landscape is fantastic and you can put in practice many different fishing techniques depending on the environmental conditions.
Bell 8 Charters
Bell 8 Charters Weare, New Hampshire
this is a great boat to fish from. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
this is a great boat to fish from. If August, then expect to have a lot of fun fishing for scup and seabass.
Nightjack Sportfishing
Nightjack Sportfishing New Haven, Connecticut