Fishing
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Also known as “mossbunker” or simply “bunker.” Menhaden are important forage fish for large predatory fishes such as striped bass and bluefish.
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Prefer shallow, still areas of lakes and ponds and slow-flow areas of larger rivers and streams.
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Sometimes known as “frostfish.” For unclear reasons, Atlantic tomcod have recently experienced a precipitous decline in Connecticut and throughout much of their range.
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The banded sunfish is listed as a Connecticut State Threatened Species. Their small size makes them vulnerable to predation by bass and other large gamefish, so they thrive only in protected, backwater areas.
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Damn building, overfishing and pollution all likely contributed to the demise of Atlantic sturgeon in Connecticut.
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Warmwater Fisheries Action Plan
Connecticut's Warmwater Fisheries Action Plan seeks to improve recreational fishing opportunities for warm- and coolwater fishes.
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Their abundance makes them very important forage fish for many marine predators such as striped bass, fluke and seabirds.
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A small family limited to marine waters of the Western Hemisphere.
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Learn about Shortnose Sturgeon - an endangered fish species in Connecticut and federally.
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Statewide Salmonid Action Plan
Information about and related to the Statewide Salmonid Action Plan
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Lake and Large River Electrofishing Survey
Learn about how we use electrofishing to monitor our warmwater fish populations!
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CARE classes have been temporarily cancelled to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.
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1999 Lobster Mortality Information Report
Information on the 1999 Lobster Mortalities in Long Island Sound.
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CT CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants
Information about CT CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants.
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Bluegills often inhabit shallow areas and are very easy to catch on a variety of small lures or baits (especially worms).