Stonington, CT - 2012 Squid Season

[RustyMorr]

Has anyone ever gone squidding in Stonington Harbor, or the waters off the harbor?



How about the Mystic River or Noank?

[kops501]

I have not gone yet, but I plan to try this season. I would like to know this too

[uptech2000]

I would love to go squid fishing for the first time. Please if anyone have any info, let me know. Thanks in advance.

[kops501]

Yeah I'll def let you guys know as I find things out. I just ordered a submersable LED light that should be effective. Do either of you have a boat? It would probably make things easier.

[uptech2000]

Yes, I do have a boat. Can you tell me what you need to squid fish like lighting, bait, etc.

[kops501]

People typically use squid jigs. They come in many variaties. Yo-Zuri makes some good ones and they are on sale at Benny's right now too. As for lighting use something submersable, brighter the better. I have one we can use if you want to go out.

[rmaietta]

kops501 i'm willing to try that in the stonington area with my boat. let me know when things get closer. May right??

[kops501]

piscivore: that sounds good to me. And yeah it generally starts in May...I'll follow the reports closely

[uptech2000]

kops501, so there's squid around the stongington area? That mean i don't have to go all the way to RI? Please let me know when u r going out. I usually launch my boat in Mystic, but willing to drive a few more miles to the Stonington State Baot Launch. Is that where you launch at?

[kops501]

uptech200: yes, there are squid in the stonington area. I have not targeted them before, but I know that they come around. They might be in a little thicker around RI though. I don't own a boat, but my fishing partner keeps his at Greenhaven Marina in Pawcatuck. I've never targeted squid before, but we have seen a ton of bait balls on the depthfinder around Watch Hill and Misquamicut. I'll def go squidfishing as soon they come in, so I'll let you know when I do. I'll gladly go out with you on your boat. I have my own gear and I'll chip in for gas, etc. I also have a good submersable squidlight we can use.

[RustyMorr]

Heading out tonight to the harbor. I'll let you know tomorrow how it turned out. Tomorrow (Saturday) night would have been my first choice, but the forecast is not encouraging.

[kops501]

Thanks RustyMorr. Good luck

[RustyMorr]

I got a few last night. I'll be back tonight.

[uptech2000]

RustyMorr, any luck on Saturday night?

[kops501]

I'm looking forward to hearing the report. If it's worthwhile, anyone want to go this week?

[RustyMorr]

Got a few Saturday night, less than Friday night, but they're definitely out there, so good luck.

[rmaietta]

rusty, any more info than that? did you get them in the harbor? how many 5, 10, 15, ?



Kops i'm defiantely interested in going but got quite a bit going on with the turkey season opener and all right now esspecially if nmbers are light. but if and when the numbers are out there, i will go for sure. I'm really backed up for another week or so but maybe second week of may? be nice to know where. i'd rather not go as far a misquamicut. my boat is 17 feet like to stay inside of watch hill at night



bob

[kops501]

May sounds good Bob. I'm sure we can find a good spot inside of watch hill.



Can anyone recommend a good spot for me to try from shore? I have a good submersable light.

[RustyMorr]

I went out last night with my buddy Squiddy-Eyed Pete from about 11:15 to 12:30. It was very slow--one small squid each. Windy and cold. Maybe tonight?



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[kops501]

Thanks for the report. I'd consider going out tonight if you want