Fishing

Connecticut Saltwater Women's and Youth State Record Fish

Listing of Saltwater Trophy Fish records for youth and women.

Connecticut has a rich heritage of commercial fishing, from the offshore fleet in Stonington and New London, to Long Island Sound lobster boats spanning the coast to Greenwich. Commercial fishing makes an important contribution to Connecticut’s economy.

Long Island Sound Trawl Survey

Learn about the Long Island Sound trawl survey - one of the ways the Fisheries Division monitors our marine fish populations.

Farmington River Flow Plan

Information related to the draft plan where DEEP will manage flow within the Farmington River

Notices to Fishermen

Listing of notices and announcements related to commercial fishing.

Ninespine Stickleback

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

Mudminnows

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

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

White Perch

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

Walleye

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

Kokanee

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

Sea Run Trout Management

Sea run trout, fish that migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back, have had a storied history

Mimic Shiner

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

Pike and Pickerel

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

How to Observe and Appreciate Fishes

Learn about all the ways you can watch Connecticut's many freshwater fishes!