Mummichog Fishing in Connecticut
When mummichog are caught across Connecticut, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Mummichog catch through the year
Recreational catch in Connecticut by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
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Catching mummichog in Connecticut
Mummichog catches in Connecticut run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and Jan-Feb. Anglers keep about 100% 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 mummichog in Connecticut?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and Jan-Feb. 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 mummichog in Connecticut?+
Across Connecticut, about 100% of the mummichog caught are kept and 0% are released. That works out to roughly 14K kept and 0 released in 2024.
How many mummichog are caught in Connecticut?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 14K mummichog caught by recreational anglers in Connecticut in 2024, making it the #17 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this mummichog data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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