Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Fishing
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Information on reciprocity agreements with neighboring states related to fishing.
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Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations
Information on regulations for bait species, crab, lobster, and shellfish.
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Marine Recreational Fishing: Regulatory Terms and Additional Restrictions
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Find out what is new with saltwater fishing in Connecticut.
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The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program offers FREE introductory fishing classes, advanced classes, and much more.
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A Marine Waters Fishing license is required downstream of the indicated lines or in areas designated as being entirely in the marine district.
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Ferry Landing Fishing Pier Temporary Closure
The fishing pier located on the CT River at Ferry Landing (Old Lyme) will be closed for the duration of the AMTRACK bridge replacement project
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Info about the use of circle hooks while fishing for striped bass in CT
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During the fishing season, DEEP Fisheries staff conduct in-person interviews with anglers returning to marinas, boat ramps, beaches, fishing piers, and other publicly accessible fishing sites.
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Marine Volunteer Angler Survey Program
The Marine Fisheries Program is seeking marine recreational anglers who will volunteer to participate in the Connecticut Volunteer Angler Survey (VAS) Program.
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Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Program
Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing sites offer good shore-based summer flounder and/or scup fishing opportunities in at least 18 different communities distributed from Stonington to Westport.
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Find out how you can request a CARE event.
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Fish with CARE Coach Certification
Become a member of the Fish with CARE Coaching Team.
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Information about fishing the Housatonic River
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Freshwater Fish Community Data
Freshwater Fish Community Data for Connecticut available for view and download