Freshwater

Ninespine stickleback males build little tunnel-shaped nests out of bits of vegetation.

Mudminnows are a small family of the Northern Hemisphere that look similar to killifish and minnows, but are actually more closely related to pike.

Atlantic salmon were extirpated from the Connecticut River and, despite extensive restoration efforts, self-sustaining runs do not occur.

Adorned with an armament of long, sharp spines, white perch are difficult for both anglers and predators to handle.

Although relatively feeble fighters on rod and reel, walleye are an esteemed game and food fish throughout their range.

Kokanee prefer relatively clear lakes with cold, well-oxygenated water.

Looking a lot like other shiners gave the mimic shiner its name.

Two native and one introduced pike species exist in Connecticut. All members of the family are predacious, primarily feeding on fish.

Not yet found in Connecticut, the Rudd has established populations in neighboring states.

Commonly sold as bait, the golden shiner is our most common lake and pond minnow species.

Creek chubsucker populations have reportedly declined in streams that are subject to siltation.

The white sucker is arguably our most important fish species.

Relatively small, silvery fishes with a very slender, cylindrical shape.

Information about fishing the Housatonic River

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