Fishing
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Not yet found in Connecticut, the Rudd has established populations in neighboring states.
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Volunteer CARE Coach Resources
Find everything you need to host successful fishing classes in your community as a State Certified Volunteer Fishing Coach!
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The American eel is commonly used for bait and food, but is declining throughout much of its range.
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Learn how to catch panfish with this handy primer! Panfish are tasty and fun to catch for all ages.
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Families of Connecticut Freshwater Fishes
Learn the defining characteristics of Connecticut's freshwater fish families!
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Smelt are important forage fish for large pelagic predators such as striped bass in estuaries and brown trout in lakes.
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Commonly sold as bait, the golden shiner is our most common lake and pond minnow species.
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Learn everything you need to get out fishing with the Connecticut Fishing Guide! Available online and in print.
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Have the basics of fishing down and ready to take the next step? Sign up for one of our advanced fishing classes where you could learn anything from fly fishing to targeting bass!
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In 2003, the American shad was designated Connecticut’s “State Fish.”
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Learn all about ice fishing in Connecticut!
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Catch one of every fish in this fishing challenge just for Youth Fishing Passport holders!
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Learn about the classes that take place on Forster Pond - the CARE HQ in Killingworth!
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Prefer shallow, still areas of lakes and ponds and slow-flow areas of larger rivers and streams.
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Recent attempts to find longnose suckers in Connecticut have failed.