Fishing

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• Grass Carp Stocking

  What you need to know to apply for a liberation permit for grass carp - a useful control for nuisance aquatic vegetation.

• Fish Descriptions and Distribution Maps Explained

  Learn how to interpret the fish descriptions and distribution maps used to describe the freshwater fishes of Connecticut!

• COVID-19 Updates CARE Program

  CARE classes have been temporarily cancelled to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.

• Bridle Shiner

  This easily overlooked minnow, the bridle shiner, is apparently declining throughout much of its range.

• CARE - CT Aquatic Resources Education

  Learn all about CT Aquatic Resources Education (CARE)! Including the classes offered, how it's funded, and what you can do to help.

• Community Fishing Waters

  Community fishing waters are lakes and ponds stocked with trout and channel catfish near urban communities.

• Rainwater Killifish

  Where numerous, rainwater killifish are thought to be an effective control of mosquito larvae.

• Northern Pike Management

  Learn all about our northern pike fisheries and management plan for Connecticut!

• Temperate Basses

  All North American members of the family are important gamefish, and some support significant commercial fisheries.

• Learn to Fish - Student Materials

  Everything you need to get out fishing in the great state of Connecticut!

• Mummichog

  They are sold as bait at coastal bait shops (where they are often called “killies” or “mummies”) and are popular due to their toughness and ability to survive in fresh water.

• Lake and Pond Book

  A Fisheries Guide to Lakes and Ponds of Connecticut

• Goldfish

  Learn about goldfish in Connecticut, an introduced species that is native to Asia and common in urban ponds.

• Fisheries Publications

  Read up on publications from the Connecticut Fisheries Division!

• Fisheries Management Programs

  Learn about the many fisheries management programs going on in Connecticut!