Fishing

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• Notices to Fishermen

  Listing of notices and announcements related to commercial fishing.

• Aquatic Invasive Species

  An increasing number of damaging aquatic species are invading the waters of Connecticut.

• Connecticut Saltwater Women's and Youth State Record Fish

  Listing of Saltwater Trophy Fish records for youth and women.

• 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.

• Long Island Sound Trawl Survey

  Learn about the Long Island Sound trawl survey - one of the ways the Fisheries Division monitors our marine fish populations.

• Fishing Challenge - List of Fish to Catch

  Ready to take on the fishing challenge? Don't forget to read the official list of fish to catch before you go!

• Freshwater Record Fish Photos

  View Connecticut's freshwater record fish with pictures!

• CARE Fishing Schedule

  Find the right class for you and Fish with CARE today!

• Fishing Announcements

  Announcements from the Fisheries Division.

• Freshwater Fish Community Data

  Freshwater Fish Community Data for Connecticut available for view and download

• Interstate Marine Fisheries Management

  Learn how Connecticut manages its marine fisheries in cooperation with other Atlantic coast states.

• Trophy Fish Award Program

  Anglers can submit applications for the Trophy Fish Award Program and Angler Recognition.

• Channel Catfish

  The channel catfish is the state’s largest catfish species.

• Brown Trout

  Brown trout can grow to large sizes and are generally harder to catch than brook or rainbow trout.

• Brook Trout

  Brook trout prefer small, cold streams with gravel or cobble bottoms and adequate cover.