Atlantic Mackerel Fishing in Connecticut
When atlantic mackerel are caught across Connecticut, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Atlantic Mackerel catch through the year
Recreational catch in Connecticut by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Connecticut
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching atlantic mackerel in Connecticut
Atlantic Mackerel catches in Connecticut run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 91% 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 mackerel in Connecticut?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and May-Jun. 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 mackerel in Connecticut?+
Across Connecticut, about 91% of the atlantic mackerel caught are kept and 9% are released. That works out to roughly 38K kept and 3,755 released in 2024.
How many atlantic mackerel are caught in Connecticut?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 42K atlantic mackerel caught by recreational anglers in Connecticut in 2024, making it the #13 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this atlantic mackerel data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
