Fishing

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• Tench

  An esteemed food and sport fish in Europe, it's unclear how the tench will affect Connecticut's freshwater ecosystems.

• Cutlip Minnow

  Cutlip minnows are known to sometimes knock out and eat the eyes of other fishes.

• Minnows and Carps

  Minnows are an extremely diverse family with abundant representatives over most of the world. Learn about all the minnows who call Connecticut home!

• Panfish Primer

  Learn how to catch panfish with this handy primer! Panfish are tasty and fun to catch for all ages.

• Rainwater Killifish

  Where numerous, rainwater killifish are thought to be an effective control of mosquito larvae.

• Trout Stocking Maps for Rivers and Streams

  Interactive Trout Stocking Maps and Topographic Maps

• Grass Carp Stocking

  What you need to know to apply for a liberation permit for grass carp - a useful control for nuisance aquatic vegetation.

• Shortnose Sturgeon Research

  Learn about Shortnose Sturgeon - an endangered fish species in Connecticut and federally.

• Marine Fisheries Updates by Email

  Sign up to receive Marine Fisheries updates by email!

• Herring Closure

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

• Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass

  Read the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass.

• Striped Killifish

  This is the largest killifish species in Connecticut and the least tolerant of fresh water.

• Fish Descriptions and Distribution Maps Explained

  Learn how to interpret the fish descriptions and distribution maps used to describe the freshwater fishes of Connecticut!

• Northern Pike Management

  Learn all about our northern pike fisheries and management plan for Connecticut!

• Where to Go Fishing

  A list of places to fish in CT