If you're in Springfield you might have a shorter drive to the CT shore (just 1.5 hours, tops) I recommend Bluff Point State Park in Groton. It's a 1.3 mile walk from the parking lot to the point but once on the point you have a good shot at everything Long Island Sound has to offer. Very scenic as well.
Check before you go...some of our shoreline access is limited due to covid.
I second this. I bring my bike every time I go now in the event that I need to park further away and ride my bike to the preferred spot.
Hey thanks guys ended up trying bluff point managed to get a dogfish but not much else was going on. Gonna try and find a new spot this weekend any suggestions
Or for those of you who like some adrenaline...hazard ave, or beavertail. Bring floaties!