Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service
Independent · Niantic, Connecticut
Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service is an independent fishing guide based in Niantic, Connecticut, running nearshore trips for striped bass, bluefish, bonito, and false albacore on Eastern Long Island Sound. Season runs apr to Nov. You book directly with the guide, and Driftline takes no commission.
Capt. Dan Wood runs guided light tackle and fly trips on eastern Long Island Sound out of Niantic, chasing striped bass, bluefish, bonito and false albacore aboard a 30 foot center console from April through November.
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Tripsnearshore
SeasonApr to Nov
RatesSunrise or sunset 4 hours $600, half day 6 hours $800, full day 8 hours $1,100 (for two anglers, each additional person $50)
Good to know
What waters does Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service fish?
Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service guides Eastern Long Island Sound, out of Niantic, 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 Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service?
On Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service's trips you're targeting striped bass, bluefish, bonito, and false albacore. 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 Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service run?
Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service runs nearshore trips on Eastern Long Island Sound. Reach out for exact trip lengths, group sizes, and what's included. The guide sets those directly.
When is the fishing season with Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service?
Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service's guided season runs apr to Nov. Prime dates book up first, so it's worth reaching out early for the months you want.
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. Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service can point you to the right one for your trip.
How do I book a trip with Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service?
You book directly with Capt. Dan Wood Guide Service: through their website at captdanwood.com. 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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