"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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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
Meckauer Park, Bethel
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
Bennett Memorial Park, Bethel
5:30PM-8:00PM • 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 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, 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 8, 2025 • Fishing Trip
Hurds Lake, Somers
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, 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 June 2025.