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Booking a Connecticut fishing charter should be about more than finding an available boat and comparing prices. The captain’s knowledge of the local waters, the time of year you’re fishing, what you hope to catch, and even the size and experience level of your group can all affect the type of trip that makes the most sense for you. At Osprey Fishing Charters, we have been taking people fishing along the Connecticut coast for decades. We fish the waters of Long Island Sound an

A private fishing charter in Connecticut can cost anywhere from several hundred dollars for a short trip to more than $1,000 for a longer or specialized fishing experience. The final price depends on the length of the trip, whether you are booking the entire boat or paying per person, where you will be fishing, and what is included. At Osprey Fishing Charters, current inshore charter prices range from $500 for a three-hour sunset trip to $1,250 for a nine-hour October bass tr

The best bait for striper fish is the bait that most closely matches what the fish are actively feeding on in your area. In Connecticut and Long Island Sound, that often means bunker, also called menhaden. However, live eels, mackerel, spot, clams, and fresh cut bait can also be effective under the right conditions. There is no single bait that will outperform every other option on every fishing trip. The season, location, tide, water depth, water temperature, and available f