Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at a 'very high' or 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Commercial Fishing

Connecticut has a rich heritage of commercial fishing, from the offshore fleet in Stonington and New London, to Long Island Sound lobster boats spanning the coast to Greenwich. Commercial fishing makes an important contribution to Connecticut’s economy.

Connecticut Commercial Fishing Vessels at Stonington

Long Island Sound Trawl Survey 

Federal Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Fishery Compliance Guides

Fish Consumption Advisory

Nuisance/Damaging Aquatic Species

Lobster Fisheries Management

Marine Fisheries Information Circular

Safe Harbor Policy

Current Connecticut Commercial Fishery Trip Limits

Fisheries Division Office Directory

Connecticut CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants

Related Information 

Marine Fisheries News:

Federal ESA Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon Conservation Gear Restricted Areas

Connecticut State Boundary Line in Long Island Sound

Marine Fisheries Interstate Management
Collect fishery dependent statistics from harvesters and dealers on catch, harvest, fishing effort by gear type and season; compile and analyze the data to provide information for quota monitoring, stock assessment, and development and evaluation of Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) and management measures.

Content last updated in March 2024.