Apex Angling CT
Independent · Fairfield, Connecticut
Apex Angling CT is an independent fishing guide based in Fairfield, Connecticut, running nearshore trips for striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and atlantic bonito on Long Island Sound. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Capt Ben Burdine runs light tackle and fly trips on Long Island Sound out of Fairfield and Noank, sight fishing striped bass, bluefish and false albacore almost entirely on lures and flies. Inshore trips run half day through full day.
WatersLong Island Sound
Tripsnearshore
RatesHalf day inshore $700, three quarter day $850 to $1,000, full day inshore $950 to $1,200
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What waters does Apex Angling CT fish?
Apex Angling CT guides Long Island Sound, out of Fairfield, Connecticut. Trips are matched to water conditions and the season, so the exact stretch depends on when you fish.
What fish can you catch with Apex Angling CT?
On Apex Angling CT's trips you're targeting striped bass, bluefish, false albacore, and atlantic bonito. What's biting shifts through the year, and the guide sets the day around what's fishing best on their home water.
What kind of trips does Apex Angling CT run?
Apex Angling CT runs nearshore trips on Long Island Sound. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
Do I need a fishing license to fish in Connecticut?
Yes: everyone fishing Connecticut waters needs a valid Connecticut fishing license. You buy your own; get it from Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. Apex Angling CT can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Apex Angling CT?
You book directly with Apex Angling CT: through their website at apexanglingct.com or by phone. Driftline lists the guide but takes no commission and no booking fee, so the price you get is the guide's own.
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