Fishing

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• Saltwater Fishing

  With over 100 species of fish found in Long Island Sound, anglers can enjoy some of the very best striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, hickory shad, black sea bass and tautog fishing along the entire coast. The State of Connecticut offers anglers many fishing opportunities with excellent boat launches along the coast and great shore fishing locations at coastal state and city parks, and convenient party and charter boat fishing. Fishing is Family Fun!

• Freshwater Fishing

  Find all the resources you need to get out and enjoy freshwater fishing in Connecticut!

• Herring Closure

  Emergency Fishery Closure is in effect for Alewife and Blueback Herring. Read on for more information.

• Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass

  Read the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Striped Bass.

• Lobster Monitoring Program

  Learn how the Connecticut Fisheries Division monitors lobster populations in Long Island Sound.

• Lobster Fisheries Management

  Learn about lobster management in Connecticut.

• Common Carp Management and Fishing

  Learn about fishing for common carp in Connecticut!

• American Shad

  In 2003, the American shad was designated Connecticut’s “State Fish.”

• Wild Trout Management Areas

  Wild trout are Connecticut's freshwater gems.

• Kokanee Salmon Program

  Learn about Connecticut's unique Kokanee salmon program and fishery!

• Trout Management Areas

  Trout management areas are very popular with anglers and offer year-round fishing

• Trout Stocking Maps for Rivers and Streams

  Interactive Trout Stocking Maps and Topographic Maps

• American Brook Lamprey

  Learn more about this endangered, maybe native, and definitely not parasitic fish!

• American Eel

  The American eel is commonly used for bait and food, but is declining throughout much of its range.

• Walleye Fisheries

  Learn the where, what, when, how, and why of walleye management in Connecticut!