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Prefer shallow, still areas of lakes and ponds and slow-flow areas of larger rivers and streams.
Recent attempts to find longnose suckers in Connecticut have failed.
Two estuarine/marine species of silversides exist in Connecticut. Both are schooling fish that occasionally enter freshwater areas of coastal rivers and streams.
Belding Wildlife Management Area
Learn about wildlife and habitat at Belding Wildlife Management Area.
A popular baitfish, fathead minnows can be found at low abundance almost anywhere in Connecticut.
Our largest minnow species, the fallfish, is misidentified by many as trout or "dace".
EVConnecticut - CT's Path to Clean Vehicle Future
Connecticut's transition to EVs is an essential strategy toward the state’s commitment to creating cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable communities and achieving our state-wide clean air goals.
Make a home aquarium with the beautiful native and introduced freshwater fishes of Connecticut!
Although central mudminnows look superficially like minnows or killifish, they are actually more closely related to pickerel and pike.
Creek chubsucker populations have reportedly declined in streams that are subject to siltation.
Report observations of black bears, bobcats, moose, fisher, and other wildlife to the DEEP Wildlife Division.
Their abundance makes them very important forage fish for many marine predators such as striped bass, fluke and seabirds.
Anti-Idling - Outreach and Education
Connecticut continues its effort to reduce unnecessary idling and increase awareness of the adverse effects of idling on public health and the environment. Learn more about anti-idling outreach and education.
How to Observe and Appreciate Fishes
Learn about all the ways you can watch Connecticut's many freshwater fishes!
Relatively small, silvery fishes with a very slender, cylindrical shape.