"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 5, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
12:00PM-2:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 15, 2025 • Online Class
ZOOM Fly Fishing, ZOOM Virtual
7:00PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 16, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Butternut Pond, Middletown
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 21, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 24, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Mohegan Park Pond, Norwich
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 26, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Winding Trails, Farmington
9:00AM-12:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 28, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Southford Falls State Park, Southbury
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 29, 2025 • Online Class
ZOOM Fly Fishing, ZOOM Virtual
7:00PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 1, 2025 • Fishing Trip
McGovern Pond, West Hartford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 4, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Fulton Park Pond, Waterbury
10:00AM-12:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 6, 2025 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Black Rock State Park, Watertown
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 7, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Great Hollow Lake, Wolfe Park, Monroe
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 8, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Stanley Quarter Park, New Britain
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 10, 2025 • Fishing Trip
NCLI Free Fishing Day, Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
10:00AM-3:00PM • EVENT INFO
May 13, 2025 • Online Class
ZOOM Fly Fishing, ZOOM Virtual
7:00PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 15, 2025 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Winding Trails, Farmington
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 20, 2025 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 21, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Pickett's Pond, Derby
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 28, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Colony Pond, Ansonia
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 29, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Center Springs Park, Manchester
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 30, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 3, 2025 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Pickett's Pond, Derby
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 4, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Brookfield Town Beach (Candlewood Lake), Brookfield
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 5, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Beachland Park Pond, West Hartford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 7, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Freshwater Pond, Enfield
8:30AM-11:00AM • REGISTER HERE*
June 10, 2025 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Center Springs Park, Manchester
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 11, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Keney Park Pond, Hartford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 14, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Lake Kenosia, Danbury
10:00AM-12:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 15, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Mohegan Park Pond, Norwich
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 17, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Sunset Pond, Essex
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 17, 2025 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Pickett's Pond, Derby
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 18, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Mansfield Hollow Boat Launch, Mansfield
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 20, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Lake Winfield, Plymouth
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 21, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Hop Brook Lake, Middlebury
8:30AM-11:00AM • REGISTER HERE*
June 24, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Pachaug Pond, Griswold
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 25, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Fulton Park Pond, Waterbury
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 27, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Peck Pond, Bethany
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 28, 2025 • Fishing Trip
CARE Center, Killingworth
8:30AM-11:00AM • REGISTER HERE*
June 30, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 2, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Wethersfield Cove, Wethersfield
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 8, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 9, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Harbor Park, Middletown
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 12, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
8:00AM-10:30AM • REGISTER HERE*
July 14, 2025 • Fishing Trip
O'Sullivan Island Pier, Derby
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 15, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 20, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
8:00AM-10:30AM • REGISTER HERE*
July 22, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Nathan Hale State Park, New Haven
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 29, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 31, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 9, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
NCLI Saltwater Fishing Day Fort Trumbull, New London
10:00AM-3:00PM • EVENT INFO
August 12, 2025 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Nathan Hale State Park, New Haven
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
Please contact the CARE Program with any questions.
Phone: 860-663-1656
E-mail: deep.learntofish@ct.gov
Content last updated in March 2025.