Fishing

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• American Shad Assessment

  Learn all about our American Shad Assessment - Connecticut's State Fish!

• Bass Management

  Information on black bass management in Connecticut.

• Habitat Conservation and Enhancement

  Learn all about habitat conservation and enhancement projects in Connecticut!

• Commercial Fishing

  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.

• How to Catch Saltwater Fish

  Learn how to catch some of Connecticut's most popular saltwater fish!

• Alewife

  Anadromous alewives are important forage fish for large gamefish such as striped bass and bluefish as well as many other animals, including osprey and marine mammals.

• Freshwater Fishing

  Find all the resources you need to get out and enjoy freshwater fishing in Connecticut!

• 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.

• Lobster Monitoring Program

  Learn how the Connecticut Fisheries Division monitors lobster populations in Long Island Sound.

• Lobster Fisheries Management

  Learn about lobster management in Connecticut.

• Common Carp Management and Fishing

  Learn about fishing for common carp in Connecticut!

• American Shad

  In 2003, the American shad was designated Connecticut’s “State Fish.”

• Wild Trout Management Areas

  Wild trout are Connecticut's freshwater gems.

• Kokanee Salmon Program

  Learn about Connecticut's unique Kokanee salmon program and fishery!