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Sherwood Island State Park fishing conditions · Connecticut

Tomorrow 2 pm to Monday 4 amStriped bass

The bite peaks at 75. Water is 61°, close to the 62° striped bass like best, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Small Craft Advisory until Sunday 6 pm
Log a trip here
Right now: 75 for striped bass, worth the tripTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Striped bass, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 754 pm
  2. 71
  3. 71
  4. 717 pm
  5. 71
  6. 71
  7. 7510 pm
  8. 75
  9. 71Sun
  10. 631 am
  11. 71
  12. 71
  13. 714 am
  14. 71
  15. 75
  16. 717 am
  17. 71
  18. 71
  19. 6710 am
  20. 75
  21. 67
  22. 631 pm
  23. 71
  24. 71
  25. 754 pm
  26. 71
  27. 71
  28. 717 pm
  29. 71
  30. 71
  31. 7110 pm
  32. 75
  33. 75Mon
  34. 711 am
  35. 71
  36. 71
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
61°F

Striped bass range 50–72°

Wind
15 mph

From the west

Light
Daylight

Sunset 4:42 pm

Sky
Mostly Sunny

11% chance of rain

Air
62°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Steady

Measured, last 3 hours

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Connecticut regulations for these waters.

Striped Bass

Striped bass

Morone saxatilis

75Worth the tripTomorrow 2 pm to Monday 4 am

Water

61°
40°50–72° · ideal 62°82°

Why

Right in striped bass's ideal range. Striped bass prefers incoming tide. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Holds 5–35 ft down.

Keep

28" minimum · 31" maximum · 1 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 1 fish at 28" to under 31", open all year. Non-offset circle hooks required when fishing with bait. From the CT 2025 marine rules (last updated May 23, 2025); check CT DEEP for 2026 changes.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Connecticut

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Nov, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on striped bass

Bluefish

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

63MarginalTomorrow 2 pm to Monday 4 am

Water

61°
50°60–80° · ideal 70°90°

Why

Bluefish prefers incoming tide. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside bluefish's active range. Holds 5–50 ft down.

Keep

3 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. No minimum size. 3 fish a day from shore or a private boat, 5 on for-hire vessels. Open all year. The federal limit rose to 5 and 7 in 2026, so check CT DEEP before keeping a fourth fish. From the CT 2025 marine rules (last updated May 23, 2025); check CT DEEP for 2026 changes.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Connecticut

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Jun–Oct, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on bluefish

Summer Flounder

Summer flounder

Paralichthys dentatus

–Not scoredOut of season

Out of seasonOut of season here today. Check the agency before fishing.

Water

61°
48°58–75° · ideal 65°85°

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside summer flounder's active range. Summer flounder prefers outgoing tide. Holds 10–100 ft down.

Keep

19" minimum · 3 a day (May 4–Aug 1); 19.5" minimum · 3 a day (Aug 2–Oct 15)

Out of season here today. Check the agency before fishing. 3 fish a day: 19" minimum May 4–Aug 1, 19.5" Aug 2–Oct 15; 17" at the enhanced-opportunity shore sites. From the CT 2025 marine rules (last updated May 23, 2025); check CT DEEP for 2026 changes.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Connecticut

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Jul–Sep, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on summer flounder

The water

  • Water temperature61°F
  • Barometer29.74 inHg, steady

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today4:42 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:32 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:10 pm–4:10 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 9:50 pm–11:50 pm
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 5:40 am–6:40 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Connecticut DEEP has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: state fishery agencies · fish-consumption advisories

About this spot

Long Island Sound shoreline in Westport. Striped bass and bluefish from spring through fall, best around dawn, dusk and the moving tide; summer flounder (fluke) over sand in summer.

Nearby

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75Worth the trip
Robert Moses State Park34 mi · New YorkBest tonight 8 pm to tonight 1 amSmall Craft Advisory
55Marginal
Fire Island National Seashore — Watch Hill34 mi · New YorkBest tonight 6 pm to tonight 3 amSmall Craft Advisory
55Marginal
Smith Point County Park35 mi · New YorkBest now until tomorrow 6 am
72Worth the trip
Jones Beach State Park37 mi · New YorkBest tonight 7 pm to tonight 2 am
64Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Sherwood Island State Park?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Sherwood Island State Park you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Sherwood Island State Park?

Sherwood Island State Park is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Striped Bass, Bluefish, Summer Flounder. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Sherwood Island State Park?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Sherwood Island State Park against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Sherwood Island State Park have?

Sherwood Island State Park has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Sherwood Island State Park?

state agency regulations apply at Sherwood Island State Park. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Sherwood Island State Park tidal water?

Yes. Sherwood Island State Park sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.