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Niantic, Connecticut
Inshore Fishing Charters in Niantic
8 inshore guides in Niantic, Waterford, New London and Mystic on Long Island Sound that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Niantic inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
Black Hawk Sport Fishing
Niantic
Targets: Scup, Black sea bass, Summer flounder, Striped bass, Bluefish, Squid, Tautog, Atlantic cod
Connecticut Charter Fishing (The Pergia)
New London
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Summer flounder, Bluefin tuna, Shark, Bonito, Scup, Tautog
Joe Diorio Guide Service
Thamesport Marina, New London, CT
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, False albacore, Black sea bass, Tautog, Summer flounder
Kingfisher Fishing Charter
Ferry Landing Marina, 142 Ferry Rd., Old Saybrook, CT
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Black sea bass, Summer flounder, Scup, Tautog
Reel Cast Charters
Old Saybrook / Niantic / Groton (trailered boat)
Targets: Striped bass, False albacore, Bonito, Bluefish, Tautog, Shark, Bluefin tuna
Rock & Roll Charters
Clinton
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Tautog, Scup, Black sea bass, Summer flounder
SoCo Fishing
Cove Edge Marina, 93 Watch Hill Rd, Westerly, RI 02891, Westerly, RI (Pawcatuck River, next to Stonington)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Summer flounder, Black sea bass, Scup, Weakfish, Tautog, False albacore
Sunbeam Fleet (Captain John's Sport Fishing Center)
15 1st Street, Waterford, CT 06385
Targets: Striped bass, Bluefish, Scup, Black sea bass, Summer flounder, Tautog
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 8 operators: Niantic fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Niantic at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 3; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 2; Full day (8 hours or more) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Striped bass, Bluefish, Tautog, Summer flounder, Scup, Black sea bass, Bluefin tuna, False albacore.
- In season in October: Scup, Black sea bass, Summer flounder, Tautog, Striped bass, Bluefish (see the Niantic season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 4 guests (the largest up to 50).
- Coast Guard license: 1 of 8 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Niantic fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Niantic: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Niantic?
The fish these guides list most often are Striped bass, Bluefish, Tautog, Summer flounder, Scup, Black sea bass. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Niantic?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Niantic also runs offshore trips: 2 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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