Fishing

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• Rainbow Trout

  Rainbow trout seldom survive the summer in Connecticut and natural reproduction is rare.

• Codfishes

  Codfishes are characterized by having a single barbel on the middle of the chin.

• Atlantic Sturgeon

  Damn building, overfishing and pollution all likely contributed to the demise of Atlantic sturgeon in Connecticut.

• YOUth Fishing Passport

  Learn all about the YOUth Fishing Passport - your golden ticket to fishing in Connecticut!

• Panfish Primer

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

• Fish with CARE Classes

  Explore our Fish with CARE course offering. A perfect starting point for the new angler!

• CARE Center Courses

  Learn about the classes that take place on Forster Pond - the CARE HQ in Killingworth!

• Learn to Fish - Student Materials

  Everything you need to get out fishing in the great state of Connecticut!

• COVID-19 Updates CARE Program

  CARE classes have been temporarily cancelled to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.

• Stream Restoration Projects

  Learn about the Fisheries Division's important stream habitat restoration projects that are supporting our native fisheries.

• Creek Chub

  Closely related to fallfish, creek chubs build long ridges of gravel for nests.

• Blacknose Dace

  Blacknose dace are a native minnow that prefer the pools and rocky riffles of small headwater streams.

• Bass Management Publications

  View an informational brochure on Connecticut's bass management plan.

• Fishing Access for Persons with Disabilities

  Find fishing areas with access for persons with disabilities.

• Fisheries Frequently Asked Questions

  Learn the answers to some of the Fisheries Division's most asked questions!