Freshwater

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• Suckers

  Three species of suckers have been reported in Connecticut. Two are native, with the other uncertain in origin.

• Sunfishes and Freshwater Basses

  There are eleven sunfish species in Connecticut, only three of which are native.

• Swamp Darter

  Swamp darters are very small, camouflaged and secretive. Primarily for this reason, their distribution in Connecticut is not fully defined, nor is it clear whether their range has changed over time.

• Temperate Basses

  All North American members of the family are important gamefish, and some support significant commercial fisheries.

• Freshwater Fishing

  Find all the resources you need to get out and enjoy freshwater fishing in Connecticut!

• Fishing Access for Persons with Disabilities

  Find fishing areas with access for persons with disabilities.

• Herring Closure

  Emergency Fishery Closure is in effect for Alewife and Blueback Herring. Read on for more information.

• Trout Management Publications

  Publications relating to trout management in Connecticut.

• Fishing Areas Near Connecticut Cities

  Find great fishing spots near Connecticut cities!

• Fallfish

  Our largest minnow species, the fallfish, is misidentified by many as trout or "dace".

• Hogchoker

  Apparently during Colonial times, “hogchokers” fed to pigs proved difficult to swallow.

• Families of Connecticut Freshwater Fishes

  Learn the defining characteristics of Connecticut's freshwater fish families!

• Hickory Shad

  The summer/fall recreational fishery for hickory shad is gaining in popularity.

• Herrings

  There are six native species of herring that commonly enter fresh waters in Connecticut.

• Bass Management Publications

  View an informational brochure on Connecticut's bass management plan.