Fishing Guides in Groton, Connecticut

Browse 4 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Groton

8 species reported in the Groton area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Groton, CT

Fishing in Groton in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Groton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Groton in February

February is a slower stretch for fishing around Groton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Groton in March

3 species are active in and around Groton in March: Flounder, Tuna, Striped Bass. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in April

8 species are active in and around Groton in April: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in May

8 species are active in and around Groton in May: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in June

8 species are active in and around Groton in June: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in July

7 species are active in and around Groton in July: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in August

6 species are active in and around Groton in August: Weakfish, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Bluefish. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in September

8 species are active in and around Groton in September: Weakfish, Flounder, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass, Bluefish. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in October

5 species are active in and around Groton in October: Flounder, Tuna, Black Sea Bass, Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in November

2 species are active in and around Groton in November: Tautog, Striped Bass. Book one of Groton's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Groton in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Groton — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Groton

Groton, Connecticut offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 4 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, September.

Best Months

AprMayJunSep

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Groton

Striped Bass

If you're looking to tangle with striped bass in Connecticut, Groton offers some prime access to Long Island Sound and the Thames River. The striped bass fishery here is heavily influenced by the migratory patterns of bunker (menhaden) and other forage fish.

Full striped bass guide for Groton

Mahi Mahi

While Connecticut might not be the first place you think of for Mahi Mahi, these colorful fish do make an appearance in the offshore waters near Groton during the warmer months. Typically, late summer into early fall is your best bet.

Full mahi mahi guide for Groton

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