Atlantic Bonito Fishing in Connecticut
When atlantic bonito are caught across Connecticut, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Atlantic Bonito catch through the year
Recreational catch in Connecticut by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching atlantic bonito in Connecticut
Atlantic Bonito catches in Connecticut run hardest around Sep-Oct, with the strongest two-month windows in Sep-Oct and Nov-Dec. Anglers keep about 24% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Connecticut fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch atlantic bonito in Connecticut?+
Catches peak around Sep-Oct (September and October). The strongest two-month windows are Sep-Oct and Nov-Dec. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release atlantic bonito in Connecticut?+
Across Connecticut, about 24% of the atlantic bonito caught are kept and 76% are released. That works out to roughly 2,171 kept and 6,937 released in 2024.
How many atlantic bonito are caught in Connecticut?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 9,107 atlantic bonito caught by recreational anglers in Connecticut in 2024, making it the #20 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this atlantic bonito data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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