FishCondishLong Island Sound, CT Fishing Report & Live Conditions
Long Island Sound, CT tide times
The closest NOAA tide station to Long Island Sound, CT is Gulf Beach (station 8466375), about 10.3 miles away. The mean tide range at this station is 6.3 ft. Predictions below are referenced to MLLW in local time.
| Date | Tides |
|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 1 | ▲ High 1:24 AM 6.8 ft▼ Low 7:39 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 1:50 PM 6.7 ft▼ Low 7:59 PM 0.6 ft |
| Sun, Aug 2 | ▲ High 2:04 AM 6.7 ft▼ Low 8:16 AM 0.3 ft▲ High 2:28 PM 6.9 ft▼ Low 8:42 PM 0.6 ft |
| Mon, Aug 3 | ▲ High 2:46 AM 6.6 ft▼ Low 8:55 AM 0.4 ft▲ High 3:09 PM 7 ft▼ Low 9:29 PM 0.6 ft |
| Tue, Aug 4 | ▲ High 3:32 AM 6.4 ft▼ Low 9:38 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 3:54 PM 7 ft▼ Low 10:21 PM 0.6 ft |
| Wed, Aug 5 | ▲ High 4:23 AM 6.2 ft▼ Low 10:27 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 4:44 PM 7 ft▼ Low 11:18 PM 0.7 ft |
| Thu, Aug 6 | ▲ High 5:19 AM 6 ft▼ Low 11:23 AM 0.9 ft▲ High 5:41 PM 7 ft |
| Fri, Aug 7 | ▼ Low 12:21 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 6:22 AM 5.9 ft▼ Low 12:25 PM 1 ft▲ High 6:45 PM 7 ft |
| Sat, Aug 8 | ▼ Low 1:26 AM 0.7 ft▲ High 7:29 AM 5.9 ft▼ Low 1:32 PM 1 ft▲ High 7:51 PM 7.1 ft |
| Sun, Aug 9 | ▼ Low 2:31 AM 0.5 ft▲ High 8:34 AM 6.1 ft▼ Low 2:38 PM 0.8 ft▲ High 8:56 PM 7.2 ft |
| Mon, Aug 10 | ▼ Low 3:32 AM 0.2 ft▲ High 9:36 AM 6.3 ft▼ Low 3:41 PM 0.5 ft▲ High 9:57 PM 7.4 ft |
Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS, regenerated daily. For the live water level, wind, and today's fishing score, open the Long Island Sound, CT dashboard.
What's biting near Long Island Sound, CT
The species most likely to be feeding the reefs, rips, and tidal rivers: striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish. FishCondish grades every hour of the day for Long Island Sound, CT and gives each species its own bite forecast, so you can see which window is worth fishing before you load the truck.
Long Island Sound, CT fishing FAQ
What fish can you catch at Long Island Sound, CT?
The species bite forecast for Long Island Sound, CT covers what's likely feeding there, including striped bass, fluke (summer flounder), bluefish, black sea bass, tautog, weakfish, and kingfish — and updates with the live conditions.
What's the best time of day to fish Long Island Sound, CT?
Dawn and dusk are usually the strongest windows at Long Island Sound, CT, especially when they line up with moving water around a tide change. FishCondish grades every hour of the day so you can pick the best one.
When is the best season to fish Long Island Sound, CT?
Spring and fall typically bring the most active fishing along the reefs, rips, and tidal rivers as fish migrate and feed heavily, with summer steady for warm-water species. It varies year to year, so check the live score before you head out.
How do I know if it's a good day to fish Long Island Sound, CT?
FishCondish combines wind, tide movement, water temperature, pressure trend, and moon phase into a single 1–10 fishing score for Long Island Sound, CT, updated in real time — a quick go/no-go read before you make the trip.
Fishing tips for Long Island Sound, CT
New to these waters? Start with these beginner-friendly guides: