Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Connecticut
Legal with restrictionsInformational only — this is not legal advice
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Last verified: 2026-07-08 — regulations are re-checked periodically; see the date above before assuming this is current.
Summary
Cast nets are legal in tidal/saltwater only — they're prohibited in Connecticut's Inland District.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- Not specified
- Mesh
- Not specified
- Water type
- Saltwater / tidal only
- License
- Yes — CT marine/recreational fishing license
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — No confirmed size cap for cast nets specifically — any BasicGear net works, as long as you stay in tidal waters.
Official source
CT DEEP — Saltwater Fishing Guide↗
Medium confidenceConfirms tidal-only legality and permitted bait species; no explicit cast-net size or mesh clause was located.
Last verified: 2026-07-08
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