Fishing

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• Reciprocity

  Information on reciprocity agreements with neighboring states related to fishing.

• Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations

  Information on regulations for bait species, crab, lobster, and shellfish.

• Definitions

  Marine Recreational Fishing: Regulatory Terms and Additional Restrictions

• What Is New

  Find out what is new with saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

• Learn to Fish

  The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program offers FREE introductory fishing classes, advanced classes, and much more.

• Demarcation Line

  A Marine Waters Fishing license is required downstream of the indicated lines or in areas designated as being entirely in the marine district.

• Knobfin Sculpin

  A newly discovered invasive species, the knobfin sculpin has had a devastating impact on the Pomperaug River ecosystem.

• Western Mosquitofish

  Western Mosquitofish have been widely introduced across the globe as a biocontrol with mixed results.

• Eastern Mosquitofish

  The Eastern Mosquitofish has been widely introduced as a biocontrol with mixed results.

• Mosquitofishes

  An introduction to mosquitofishes in Connecticut.

• Proposed Fishing Regulations

  Information about proposed changes to inland fishing regulations.

• Saltwater Fishing Guide

  Information and regulations for saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

• Stream Restoration Projects

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

• Gizzard Shad

  Gizzard shad were first observed in Connecticut during the late 1970s, apparently the result of a natural range expansion.

• Trophy Fish Award Program

  Trophy Fish Award Program