DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Freshwater Fishing Guide

Learn to Fish

The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program offers fishing events, introductory classes, advanced classes, and much more. All are free to attend.

For more information check out our

Main CARE webpage
Fish With CARE - Event Schedule
Subscribe to the DEEP YouTube channel for all of our DIY fishing videos

Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions.

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

Content last updated October 2025

Connecticut State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Freshwater Fishing Guide

Learn to Fish

The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program offers fishing events, introductory classes, advanced classes, and much more. All are free to attend.