Fishing

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  • Trophy Fish Award Program

    Anglers can submit applications for the Trophy Fish Award Program and Angler Recognition.

  • Trophy Fish Print Your Certificate

    A list of links to customize and print a trophy fish award certificate

  • Demarcation Line

    A fishing license, which supports fishing in the inland district (freshwater) is required upstream of the indicated landmarks.

  • Contact Us

    Phone numbers and email addresses for contacting the DEEP Fisheries Division.

  • Contact Us

    How to contact the DEEP Fisheries Division.

  • Where to Fish

    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.

  • Demarcation Line

    A Marine Waters Fishing license is required downstream of the indicated lines or in areas designated as being entirely in the marine district.

  • Tide Table

    Information about Long Island Sound tides and currents.

  • Creek Chubsucker

    Creek chubsucker populations have reportedly declined in streams that are subject to siltation.

  • White Sucker

    The white sucker is arguably our most important fish species.

  • 1999 Lobster Mortality Information Report

    Information on the 1999 Lobster Mortalities in Long Island Sound.

  • Goldfish

    Learn about goldfish in Connecticut, an introduced species that is native to Asia and common in urban ponds.

  • Swamp Darter

    Swamp darters are very small, camouflaged and secretive. Primarily for this reason, their distribution in Connecticut is not fully defined, nor is it clear whether their range has changed over time.

  • Lobster Assessment

    Information on Lobster Assessments for Connecticut and Long Island Sound.

  • American Eel

    The American eel is commonly used for bait and food, but is declining throughout much of its range.