Fairfield County, CT · Atlantic Ocean
Calf Pasture Beach
Calf Pasture Beach offers public shoreline and pier access on the Atlantic coast in Fairfield County. Common targets include striped bass, bluefish, and summer flounder.
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Top picks today
Striped Bass & Bluefish — tied at the top (45/100)
2 species tied for best of 3 tracked at Calf Pasture Beach.
Air Quality Alert issued June 5 at 3:41PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Atmosphere
Water
Sun & Moon
Today's Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:01 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 9:21 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 3:37 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 9:39 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
Species at Calf Pasture Beach
3 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 2 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Striped Bass Marginal conditions for Striped Bass. In season 45/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — striped bass prefers incoming tide
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Morone saxatilis — Maryland's state fish. Anadromous — runs into Bay tributaries to spawn each spring. Targeted by trolling, jigging, live-lining, and surf casting. Locally called "rockfish."
Prefers. Water 50–72°F (ideal 62°F) · incoming tide · depth 5–35 ft.
- Min size
- 28"
- Max size
- 31"
- Daily creel
- 1
28–31" slot, 1 fish/day. Inline (non-offset) circle hooks required when fishing with bait.
Source: Connecticut regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#1 Bluefish Marginal conditions for Bluefish. In season 45/100
What's helping
- incoming tide — bluefish prefers incoming tide
What's hurting
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Pomatomus saltatrix — Toothy, aggressive pelagic predator. "Snapper blues" invade the lower Bay and coastal bays in summer; bigger choppers along the Atlantic coast. Hits metal jigs, topwater, and cut bait savagely — wire leaders recommended.
Prefers. Water 60–80°F (ideal 70°F) · incoming tide · depth 5–50 ft.
- Daily creel
- 3
No minimum size. 3 fish/day from shore or private boat (more on for-hire vessels).
Source: Connecticut regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
#3 Summer Flounder Skip the Summer Flounder trip today. In season 29/100
What's hurting
- incoming tide — summer flounder prefers outgoing tide
- NWS alert active — check the alert before heading out
About. Paralichthys dentatus — Locally called "fluke." Flatfish that ambushes bait off sandy and mixed bottom. Drifting bucktails tipped with Gulp! or live minnows through Ocean City and Chincoteague inlets is the classic method.
Prefers. Water 58–75°F (ideal 65°F) · outgoing tide · depth 10–100 ft.
- Min size
- 19"
- Daily creel
- 3
19–19.5" minimum (17" at enhanced shore sites), 3 fish/day, early May–mid Oct.
Source: Connecticut regulations · verified 2026-05-29.
Location Info
Water Body
Atlantic Ocean
Region
Access
Pier, shore, and ramp
Jurisdiction
Connecticut
Coordinates
Local reports & rules for Calf Pasture Beach: Connecticut DEEP fishing & regulations → · fish-consumption advisories (EPA directory) →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Calf Pasture Beach?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Calf Pasture Beach you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Calf Pasture Beach?
Calf Pasture Beach 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 Calf Pasture Beach?
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 Calf Pasture Beach 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 Calf Pasture Beach have?
Calf Pasture Beach has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Calf Pasture Beach?
state agency regulations apply at Calf Pasture Beach. 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 Calf Pasture Beach tidal water?
Yes. Calf Pasture Beach sits on tidal water with a NOAA tide station nearby. Today's high/low timing is in the tide chart on this page.