Fishing Challenge

This activity invites you to try and catch at least one of every type of fish listed on the Fishing Challenge Scorecard. Submit your catch using the online angler recognition portal (select fishing challenge as the recognition type)

The Fishing Challenge is a fun filled year-long activity where budding anglers are "challenged" to catch as many of the fish listed on the Fishing Challenge Scorecard. Catching a large fish may qualify you for a Trophy Fish Award

Check out our Fishing Challenge Leaderboard (right side of the screen).

To enter your catch:

• Take a photo showing the fish and YOUth angler. (The fish should be next to a ruler to show its length if you think it may qualify for a Trophy Fish Award).
• Submit your catch using the online angler recognition portal (select fishing challenge as the recognition type).
• Check out our Fishing Challenge Leaderboard (right side of the screen).

The Fisheries Division will keep a record of each angler's catches. The top four anglers (with the most number of fish from the scorecard) will be will a prize pack filled with great fishing gifts.

To learn more about how to catch any of the fish/crab listed on the scorecard visit the corresponding link below. Additional Connecticut specific details about many of these fish can be found in the online version of Freshwater Fishes of Connecticut.

Shad (American Shad or Hickory Shad)

Atlantic Salmon

Blackfish (Tautog)

Black Crappie / Calico Bass

Black Sea Bass

Bluefish

Bluegill

Blue crab

Bowfin

Brook Trout

Brown Bullhead

Brown Trout

Common Carp

Chain Pickerel

Channel Catfish

Fallfish

Fluke

Kokanee

Largemouth Bass

Northern Pike

Rainbow Trout

Rock Bass

Pumpkinseed

Scup (Porgy)

Smallmouth Bass

Smooth Dogfish

Striped Bass

Striped Sea Robin

Tiger Trout

Walleye

White Perch

White Sucker

Yellow Perch

 

    

Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions. 

Phone: 860-424-FISH (3474)
E-mail: deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov

Content last updated February 2026