Fluke Fishing in Connecticut

Party boats drift the Sound working the rips, humps, sand flats, and channel drops where fluke lie camouflaged on the bottom waiting to ambush prey.

The best fluke fishing in Connecticut typically starts in June when water temperatures warm enough to push fish inshore, and continues through September. Early season action centers on the deeper channels and structure in the central Sound, while mid-summer brings fish into shallower areas accessible on half-day trips. The Race at the eastern end of the Sound, where strong currents sweep bait across the bottom, is a legendary fluke spot that produces big fish throughout the season.