CT Fish Nerd

05/30/2026

May has been great, and we're in for a solid June, too! I have far too many open dates ahead for how good the fishing has been:

Mon 6/1 thru Fri 6/5
Sun 6/7 thru 6/18

Half day & Full Day Trips available daily, After Work Special (hourly trips) available Monday thru Thursday evenings after 4pm.

05/29/2026

One of the coolest and most productive fish ladders I've ever visited. I could have watched the gulls fish all day. In Maine, regulations are a little different on river herring. They are harvested right at many of the ladders for lobster bait, and human consumption as well. They also take measures to ensure overharvesting and predation don't collapse the populations. This ladder had netting over it the whole way up past the riffle where the gulls were gorging themselves. The construction of the ladder is very unique, too, with small pools that connect all the way up to the lake. We visited a few other runs while up there, but this one stole the show. If you ever find yourself in mid coast Maine mid to late May, this is something you'll want to see for yourself.

05/28/2026

Big follows and yak side strikes never get old. What a May it has been, and I'm looking forward to what June has in store!

05/27/2026

Jack and Forrest taking advantage of "The After Work Special". Not bad for a quick trip!

Just a reminder, in addition to half and full day trips, I offer hourly trips Monday thru Thursday evenings. These trips are 2-4 hours, and you can always extend the trip while we're on the water. A great option if you're pressed for time, or just want to dip your toe into kayak fishing. Book online at ctfishnerd.com or reach out. Plenty of open dates in June!

05/26/2026

A sequence of shots taken by Paul Kameen with a very nice camera at one of the rips we visited last week.

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05/22/2026

I had to take advantage of the rainy, overcast conditions yesterday ahead of the MDW madness. It was like pulling teeth trying to get them to commit, but I was able to get one that mattered. My biggest of the season so far (no measurement because I don't care unless it's a potential PB). The only thing they would even react to at all was the Nessie 11, which has quickly become a staple lure for me. At first, I thought it was too big. It's not. The 11" seems to cover all your bases whether they're on bunker, herring, or maybe even gizzard shad.

Be safe out there this holiday weekend! If you're going out in a kayak, make sure you're wearing a PFD, have plenty of lighting/visibility, buddy up or tell someone where you're going, and keep your head on a swivel!

05/19/2026

She wasn't happy.

05/18/2026

Happy Birthday to my wife, Magda!!! Her comedic timing is always on point, and she crushes it with a Ned Rig.

05/17/2026

Only 4 dates left up for grabs in May (5/21, 5/27, 5/28, 5/31), but there is plenty of availability in June. The bite is good, and should only get better!

05/17/2026