"Fish with CARE" Schedule of Classes and Events
The CARE program offers a variety of “Learn to Fish” classes and events year-round. Fishing events are designed for adults ages 16 and up, as well as families with children 6 years old and above. The CARE program will provide loaner fishing equipment, bait, and expert instruction. A Conservation Identification Number (CID) is required to register. Participants ages 16 and up must have a valid CT fishing license. Participants ages 15 and below must also obtain a free CID before registering and have the option to register for a YOUth Fishing Passport. A Conservation ID or a Youth Fishing Passport can be obtained by creating an account in the Online Licensing System (directions here).
* View a full schedule and register for fishing field trips on the Fishing and Hunting Education Registration System. Classes are subject to change. Registered attendees will be notified about any changes through email.
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April 6, 2024 • Fishing Trip
White Memorial, Litchfield
10:00AM - 2:00PM • REGISTER HERE
April 9, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Butternut Park Pond, Middletown
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 13, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Lake Elise, Middlebury
10:00AM - 1:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 18, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 21, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Fulton Park Pond, Waterbury
9:00AM - 11:30AM • REGISTER HERE*
April 24, 2024 • Fishing Class
Westmoor Park, West Hartford
6:30PM - 8:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 27, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Winding Trails, Farmington
9:00AM - 12:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 28, 2024 • Fishing Trip
McGovern Pond, West Hartford
8:30AM - 11:00AM • REGISTER HERE*
April 30, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Southford Falls State Park, Southbury
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 7, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Great Hollow Lake, Monroe
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE
May 8, 2024 • Fly Fishing Class
Zoom - FLY FISHING 101, Virtual
7:00PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE
May 11, 2024 • No Child Left Inside Event
Gay City State Park, Hebron
9:00AM - 3:00PM • REGISTER HERE
May 14, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Black Rock State Park, Watertown
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 16, 2024 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Winding Trails, Farmington
5:30PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 21, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Colony Park Pond, Ansonia
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 22, 2024 • Fly Fishing Class
Zoom - FLY FISHING 101, Virtual
7:00PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 28, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Mohegan Park Pond, Norwich
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 29, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Stanley Quarter Pond, New Britain
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 2, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
5:00PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 4, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Center Springs Pond, Manchester
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 4, 2024 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Pickett's Pond, Derby
5:30PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 5, 2024 • Fly Fishing Class
Zoom - FLY FISHING 101, Virtual
7:00PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE
June 8, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Freshwater Pond, Enfield
9:30AM - 12:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 11, 2024 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Center Springs Pond, Manchester
5:30PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 12, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Brookfield Town Beach (Candlewood Lake), Brookfield
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 13, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Pickett's Pond, Derby
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 15, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
5:00PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 18, 2024 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
5:30PM - 8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 18, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Sunset Pond, Essex
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 20, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Keney Park Pond, Hartford
5:30PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 22, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Darling Pond, Chaplin
8:30AM - 11:00AM • REGISTER HERE*
June 25, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Beachland Park Pond, West Hartford
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 26, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Hurds Lake, Somers
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 30, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Mohegan Park Pond, Norwich
5:00PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 1, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Toby's Pond, Beacon Falls
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 2, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 8, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Stanley Quarter Pond, New Britain
5:00PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 10, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Indian Welles State Park, Shelton
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 14, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
5:00PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 17, 2024 • Fishing Trip
O'Sullivan Island Fishing Pier, Derby
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 18, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 20, 2024 • Class with Fishing Trip
CARE Center, Killingworth
8:30AM - 12:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 24, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Nathan Hale, New Haven
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 27, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
10:30AM - 1:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 31, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
4:00PM - 6:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 4, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
1:00PM - 4:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 8, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Nathan Hale, New Haven
4:30PM - 7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 10, 2024 • No Child Left Inside Event
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
10:00AM - 3:00PM • REGISTER HERE
August 13, 2024 • Saltwater Fishing Trip
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
5:00PM - 7:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
September 8, 2024 • Fishing Trip
Fort Trumbull State Park, New London
11:00AM - 2:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
Please contact the CARE Program with any questions.
Phone: 860-663-1656
E-mail: deep.learntofish@ct.gov
Content last updated March 2024