Fishing

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• EZ File Permit Applications

  Find access to on-line permit applications for fishing and boating through our ezFile system.

• Fishing Challenge

  Catch one of every fish in this fishing challenge just for Youth Fishing Passport holders!

• How to Observe and Appreciate Fishes

  Learn about all the ways you can watch Connecticut's many freshwater fishes!

• Volunteer Opportunities with the Fisheries Programs

  Volunteer opportunities for fisheries programs

• Volunteer CARE Coach Resources

  Find everything you need to host successful fishing classes in your community as a State Certified Volunteer Fishing Coach!

• Trout Management Lakes

  Trout Management Lakes offer great trout fishing

• YOUth Fishing Passport

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

• Fishing Access for Persons with Disabilities

  Find fishing areas with access for persons with disabilities.

• American Shad Assessment

  Learn all about our American Shad Assessment - Connecticut's State Fish!

• Bass Management

  Information on black bass management in Connecticut.

• Habitat Conservation and Enhancement

  Learn all about habitat conservation and enhancement projects in Connecticut!

• Commercial Fishing

  Connecticut has a rich heritage of commercial fishing, from the offshore fleet in Stonington and New London, to Long Island Sound lobster boats spanning the coast to Greenwich. Commercial fishing makes an important contribution to Connecticut’s economy.

• How to Catch Saltwater Fish

  Learn how to catch some of Connecticut's most popular saltwater fish!

• Alewife

  Anadromous alewives are important forage fish for large gamefish such as striped bass and bluefish as well as many other animals, including osprey and marine mammals.

• CARE Videos

  Learn how to fish with CARE course videos!