CARE Fishing Schedule
"Fish with CARE" Schedule of Classes and Events
The CARE program offers a variety of “Learn to Fish” classes and events year-round. Fishing events are designed for adults ages 16 and up, as well as families with children 6 years old and above. The CARE program will provide loaner fishing equipment, bait, and expert instruction. A Conservation Identification Number (CID) is required to register. Participants ages 16 and up must have a valid CT fishing license. Participants ages 15 and below must also obtain a free CID before registering and have the option to register for a YOUth Fishing Passport. A Conservation ID or a Youth Fishing Passport can be obtained by creating an account in the Online Licensing System (directions here).
* View a full schedule and register for fishing field trips on the Fishing and Hunting Education Registration System. Classes are subject to change. Registered attendees will be notified about any changes through email.
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April 2026
April 16, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Butternut Pond, Middletown
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 19, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Chatfield Hollow State Park, Killingworth
12:00PM-2:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 21, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Wharton Brook State Park, Wallingford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 22, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Mohegan Park Pond, Norwich
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 25, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Winding Trails, Farmington
9:00AM-12:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 28, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Southford Falls State Park, Southbury
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 29, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Stanley Quarter Park, New Britain
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
April 30, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Rogers Park Pond, Danbury
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 2026
May 3, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Fulton Park Pond, Waterbury
10:00AM-12:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 5, 2026 • Fishing Trip
McGovern Pond, West Hartford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 7, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Great Hollow Lake, Wolfe Park, Monroe
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 7, 2026 • Online Class
ZOOM Fly Fishing, ZOOM Virtual
7:00PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 9, 2026 • Fishing Trip
NCLI Free Fishing Day, Black Rock State Park, Watertown
10:00AM-3:00PM • EVENT INFO
May 13, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Colony Pond, Ansonia
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 14, 2026 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Winding Trails, Farmington
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 20, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Center Springs Park, Manchester
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 27, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Pickett's Pond, Derby
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
May 29, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 2026
June 3, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Brookfield Town Beach (Candlewood Lake), Brookfield
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 4, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Keney Park Pond, Hartford
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 5, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 6, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Freshwater Pond, Enfield
8:30AM-11:00AM • REGISTER HERE*
June 9, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Wethersfield Cove, Wethersfield
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 9, 2026 • Online Class
ZOOM Fly Fishing, ZOOM Virtual
7:00PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 10, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Sunset Pond, Essex
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 11, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Deer Lake, Killingworth
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 13, 2026 • Fishing Trip
CARE Center, Killingworth
8:00AM-10:30AM • REGISTER HERE*
June 16, 2026 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Pickett's Pond, Derby
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 17, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Lake Wintergreen, Hamden
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 18, 2026 • Fishing Trip
O'Sullivan Island Pier, Derby
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 21, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Mohegan Park Pond, Norwich
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 22, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 23, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Peck Pond, Bethany
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 27, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
9:00AM-11:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
June 30, 2026 • Fly Fishing Field Day
Wharton Brook State Park, North Haven
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 2026
July 6, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 7, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 8, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Wethersfield Cove, Wethersfield
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 19, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
3:30PM-6:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 21, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
July 28, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Trumbull, New London
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 2026
August 4, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Nathan Hale, New Haven
4:30PM-7:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 6, 2026 • Fishing Trip
Eagle Landing State Park, Haddam
5:30PM-8:00PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 8, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
NCLI Saltwater Fishing Day Fort Trumbull, New London
10:00AM-3:00PM • EVENT INFO
August 10, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Nathan Hale, New Haven
4:00PM-6:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
August 16, 2026 • Fishing Trip: Saltwater
Fort Nathan Hale, New Haven
2:00PM-4:30PM • REGISTER HERE*
Please contact the Fish with CARE Program with any questions.
Phone: 860-663-1656 • E-mail: deep.learntofish@ct.gov
Content last updated in March 2026.