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573-acre Greenwich Cove fishing map with NOAA BlueTopo survey contours (73.48% measured, 98.99% assessed), charted rock and wreck structure, regional fish-survey occurrence, sourced forage timing and verified public access. The water tops out around 20 ft. The depth chart is built from real agency bathymetry referenced to NAVD88; directly measured coverage remains distinguished from source interpolation. The channels, holes and drop-offs come from the source data, not a distance-from-shore model. Species by species, here's what the data says the year looks like.
The drawn water covers 572 acres wrapped in 11.9 miles of bank — 10 islands included. A development index of 3.5 means a maze of bays and points: far more casting targets than a round bowl of the same size. 98% of the surface is littoral (under ~15 ft) — cover, weeds and forage water. End to end it runs roughly 2.4 mi, about 1.1 mi across. Stamford Harbor sits 2 mi northeast — the closest neighbouring chart.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: striped bass in 5 to 20 ft. The depth story barely changes: 6 to 20 ft through summer, 6 to 20 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: Surveyed channel edge, a drop-off in the 12 ft range, prime in summer. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a flutter spoon (deep) or an umbrella rig (trolled) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Bucktail jig + trailer, Walking topwater (dawn) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Flutter spoon (deep), Umbrella rig (trolled) |
| Fall | 6 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Topwater walker, Jerkbait |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Alabama rig (slow), Flutter spoon |
Spring bluefish on Greenwich Cove hold shallow, usually 3 to 20 ft. Depth-wise the year is flat: 3 to 20 ft in summer, 6 to 20 ft once it turns cold. The chart's best answer is Surveyed channel edge — drop-off, 12 ft, prime for summer. Prime time lands in early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a popper (early/late) or a metal jigs in the rips.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Metal (Hopkins/Kastmaster), Pencil popper |
| Summer | 3 to 20 ft | dawn & dusk | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Popper (early/late), Metal jigs in the rips |
| Fall | 2 to 20 ft | dawn & midday | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Pencil popper, Big metal |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Metal jig worked slow (southern waters) |
In spring, summer flounder (fluke) run shallow here, mostly 4 to 20 ft. Summer keeps them at 5 to 20 ft, and they winter in 6 to 20 ft. Surveyed channel edge is the standout, a drop-off at roughly 12 ft, rated prime for summer summer flounder (fluke). Time it for midday and early morning. You won't need more than a bucktail (1-3 oz by drift speed) or a gulp grub on jighead most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Bucktail + Gulp swimming mullet, Hi-lo rig + squid strip |
| Summer | 5 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Bucktail (1-3 oz by drift speed), Gulp grub on jighead |
| Fall | 5 to 20 ft | midday | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Heavier bucktail on the lumps, Big Gulp 6" grub |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | Surveyed channel edge (12 ft) | Slow bottom rig + strip |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: black sea bass in 5 to 20 ft. The depth story barely changes: 5 to 20 ft through summer, 6 to 20 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: NOAA charted underwater rock, a rock pile in the 8 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for midday and early morning. Summer baits: a bucktail + grub or a diamond jig + squid teaser gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | Hi-lo rig + squid, 1-2 oz bucktail + Gulp |
| Summer | 5 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | Bucktail + grub, Diamond jig + squid teaser |
| Fall | 5 to 20 ft | midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | 3-4 oz vertical jig (deep), Double-teaser rig |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | Heavy hi-lo rig on deep wrecks |
Come spring, look for tautog (blackfish) tight to the bank in 4 to 20 ft. Through summer count on 6 to 20 ft; the winter hold is 6 to 20 ft. If you only fish one area, make it NOAA charted underwater rock: a rock pile around 8 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning. A 1/2-1 oz tog jig + crab is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 20 ft | midday & dawn | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | Tog jig + green crab half, Bare jig + clam (early) |
| Summer | 6 to 20 ft | dawn | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | 1/2-1 oz tog jig + crab |
| Fall | 4 to 20 ft | midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | Tog jig + whole green crab, Old-school rig + double crab (deep) |
| Winter | 6 to 20 ft | midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (8 ft) | Heavy jig + crab on deep structure |
Count 10 structure marks on this chart. The deepest, Surveyed channel edge, sits near 12 ft.
Access data: Town of Greenwich — Greenwich Point Boat Yard (facility permit required). Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Connecticut waters are set by the Connecticut DEEP (marine fishing) — and special regulations can apply to Greenwich Cove specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Connecticut fishing regulations →
Greenwich Cove is about 20 ft (6 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart is built from real agency bathymetry referenced to NAVD88; directly measured coverage remains distinguished from source interpolation. The contours reflect measured and quality-assessed source depths.
Anglers target striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder (fluke), black sea bass, tautog (blackfish) on Greenwich Cove.
Surveyed channel edge is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 12 ft of water that rates prime for summer flounder (fluke) in summer. The interactive chart above rates every spot for each species and season.
For striped bass, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Greenwich Cove is regulated by the Connecticut DEEP (marine fishing). Check the official Connecticut regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Connecticut fishing maps or see every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: NOAA BlueTopo (NAVD88; 73% measured, 26% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.