Learn to Fish - Student Materials

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Learn to Fish - Student Materials

NEW! Intro To Fishing online course - English or Spanish, an interactive course to get you all of the basics you need to start fishing. This course supports or "Learn to Fish Workbook" and our video library. Take our course at your pace and receive a certificate of completion at the end.

Interactive Activity "Catchable Fish of Connecticut" put your knowledge of Connecticut's freshwater fish to the test!
Check out our CARE Videos page for more content
Student workbook: "Let's Go Fishing!" and video versions of each chapter on our YouTube playlist
Annual publication with rules and regulations for fishing in CT: CT Fishing Guide
Interactive application with information on all things fishing in CT: Connecticut is Fishy!
Find out what's biting and where: DEEP Weekly Fishing Report
Find great trout fishing: Trout Stocking Maps and Interactive Trout Stocking Application
Fishing challenge for YOUth Fishing Passport holders: Fishing Challenge
Fishing is Fun for Everyone / La Pesca es una Actividad Divertida para Tudos
Ice Fishing Information and Ice Safety Information

Saltwater

Pier fishing tips video
Introduction to saltwater fishing PowerPoint presentation

Please contact the Fisheries Division with any questions.

Phone: 860-424-FISH (3474)
E-mail: deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov

Content last updated February 2022

Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Learn to Fish - Student Materials