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