Fishing
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Prefer backwaters and slow-moving areas of larger rivers and streams as well as lakes and ponds. They appear to be more tolerant of brackish water than channel catfish.
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Black bullheads are very difficult to distinguish from brown bullheads. It is unclear whether the few individuals reported in Connecticut represent self-sustaining populations.
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This pictorial guide contains interesting and useful information about all of Connecticut's fascinating freshwater fishes.
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Five species (and one hybrid, the “tiger trout”) exist in Connecticut. Only the brook trout and Atlantic salmon are native; the rest were introduced as sport fish.
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Brown trout can grow to large sizes and are generally harder to catch than brook or rainbow trout.
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This primitive family has a diverse fossil record, but only one species still exists.
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There are six native species of herring that commonly enter fresh waters in Connecticut.
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Learn about freshwater eels, Connecticut's only catadromous fish!
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Learn more about this primitive family of fishes that have a sucking disc in place of a jaw.
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As with hybrids between many fish species, tiger trout tend to be more aggressive and faster-growing than either parent species.
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Brook trout prefer small, cold streams with gravel or cobble bottoms and adequate cover.
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Answers to all your questions about Connecticut's Youth Fishing Passport!
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Have the basics of fishing down and ready to take the next step? Sign up for one of our advanced fishing classes where you could learn anything from fly fishing to targeting bass!
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Learn all about CARE's summer fishing programs and find out how to get involved!
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Explore our Fish with CARE Events. A perfect starting point for the new angler.