Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Fish Connecticut

Fish Connecticut

Connecticut is full of diverse fishing opportunities. Look below for information to help you start your Connecticut fishing adventure, including where to fish, what fish you are likely to find there, and more to keep you safe and successful on the water. 

Our Trout Stocking Report has the latest trout stocking information!

Fishing Guides

Check out our online Freshwater Fishing Guide or Saltwater Fishing Guide to have all of the important information at your fingertips.


Learn to Fish


Interactive Maps and Information

  • Connecticut is Fishy This interactive application will cover everything you need for fishing in Connecticut! From species you can catch, where to go, fishing license information and more - Connecticut is Fishy has you covered!
  • Lake and Ponds - Where do I fish for...? This interactive map shows publicly accessible lakes, ponds, and CT River access. Pick a species and use the filter (many, some, few) to see locations to fish.
  • Fish community data app - This interactive map allows the user to view and/or download fish community data collected as part of DEEP fish population sampling efforts.
  • Interactive Trout Stocking Map This interactive map shows all trout stocking locations around Connecticut, access points for fishing, and days since each waterbody was last stocked.
  • Saltwater Fishing Map This interactive saltwater fishing application has it all – from places to fish, where to launch a boat, bait and tackle shops, party and charter fishing boats, coastal access, and more!

Trout and Salmon

  • Trout Parks designed to enhance trout fishing opportunities and success for young and novice anglers, Trout Parks are stocked frequently in spring and fall. 
  • Community Fishing Waters established to promote natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities within Connecticut’s major population centers and urban neighborhoods. Community Fishing Waters are stocked with trout and/or channel catfish.
  • Trout Management Areas Year-round trout fishing opportunities and high catch-rates can be found at our Trout Management Areas (TMAs)! 
  • Wild Trout Management Areas Your chance to catch one of Connecticut's most beautiful looking trout.
  • Trout Management Lakes Scenic lakes offering some quality fishing for a potential large hold-over trout.
  • Kokanee Salmon Lakes Only two lakes east of the Mississippi have a Kokanee salmon fishery, both are here in CT!
  • Atlantic Salmon Management Areas Two sections of river where you have the chance to catch the king of gamefish.

Bass, Pike, Walleye, and Friends

  • Bass Management Lakes A variety of options for landing one of the most sought after gamefish in Connecticut.
  • Northern Pike Management Waters Offer the chance to land one of the largest freshwater gamefish.
  • Walleye Management Waters Your chance to land a delicious meal from one of the country's most popular gamefish.
  • Channel Catfish Waters Quality and quantity in these waters stocked with farm-raised channel catfish.
  • Community Fishing Waters established to promote natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities within Connecticut’s major population centers and urban neighborhoods. Community Fishing Waters are stocked with trout and/or channel catfish.
  • Common Carp Trophy-sized at that!
  • Lake and Ponds  Where do I fish for...? This interactive map shows publicly accessible lakes, ponds, and CT River access. Pick a species and use the filter (many, some, few) to see locations to fish.

Saltwater Recreational Fishing


Records/Awards


More Information


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Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions. 

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

Content last updated in February 2026