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Fishing

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  • Yellow Perch

    Yellow perch are one of the state’s most popular panfishes. They actively feed during the winter, making them a staple for ice anglers.

  • 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.