Eastern Long Island Sound fishing forecast
Eastern Long Island Sound is a saltwater fishing spot in Connecticut/New York, United States. Anglers here target Striped Bass, Bluefish, Atlantic Bonito. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #92 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 13 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 22.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 17 km/h from NNW, gusting 21 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.3 m at 7 s |
| Current | 0.07 m/s toward WNW |
| Pressure | 1022 hPa |
| Depth | 50 m |
| Cloud cover | 32% |
| Chlorophyll | 3.85 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 29.3 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 8 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.2 m at 7 s from ESE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.07 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.0 °C warmer than the September average of 20.6 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Eastern Long Island Sound
Eastern Long Island Sound currently scores 83 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 22.6 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Current +7.8
- moving water concentrates bait
- Thermal front +6.0
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-bonito, bluefish, striped-bass, bluefin-tuna, weakfish, shortfin-mako, chub-mackerel, swordfish
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Bite windows
Best months for Eastern Long Island Sound:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-15, 84/100
19 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 50 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Morone saxatilis
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Pomatomus saltatrix
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Sarda sarda
Best months by species at Eastern Long Island Sound
| Striped BassMorone saxatilis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BluefishPomatomus saltatrix | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | 1/day | 71.1–78.7 cm slot | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| Federal Atlantic EEZ: 1 fish, 28–31" slot limit. State waters have separate rules. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Federal and state waters rules overlap — always verify current federal and state agency rules before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Eastern Long Island Sound?
Anglers at Eastern Long Island Sound target Striped Bass, Bluefish and Atlantic Bonito.
When is the best time to fish Eastern Long Island Sound?
The most productive months at Eastern Long Island Sound are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Eastern Long Island Sound right now?
Eastern Long Island Sound currently scores 83 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Eastern Long Island Sound from shore?
Yes — Eastern Long Island Sound is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Eastern Long Island Sound right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Eastern Long Island Sound?
The scored point sits over roughly 50 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Striped BassHow to Catch BluefishHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.