Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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. Rocky Neck State Park is also closed until further notice due to a brush fire. 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

Link to ezFile 

On-line Permit Applications for Fishing and Boating

The following fishing and boating permit applications can now be submitted through DEEP's on-line ezFile system:

  • Inland Fishing Tournament/Derby
  • Marine Fishing Tournament/Registration
  • Marine Event
  • Importation of Live Fish or Live Fish Eggs
  • Liberation of Live Fish or Live Fish Eggs
  • Special Regulations on Association Controlled Waters
  • Private Waters Registration

We encourage you to use the new ezFile application process.  However, if you do not have access to a computer, you may still submit a paper-based application.  

Note: Processing time for paper-based applications may be longer than for applications submitted through ezFile.

Benefits of using ezFile include:

  • Access to view pending and approved applications/permits for activities at state-owned boat ramps.

  • Pending applications or approved permit applications can be used as a template for new applications.

  • Applications can be “shared” so that one or more individuals can enter necessary information.

  • One click mapping to identify exact locations of proposed fishing or boating activities.

  • Pre-populated drop-down lists to facilitate appropriate selections.

  • E-mail confirmation of submission, DEEP decision on the application, and reminders of required reports.

Resources to assist with your transition from paper-based applications and permits to ezFile:

Content Last Updated April 2016