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Fishing Information

Discover Connecticut's many fishing opportunities. A world class fishing adventure is waiting in your backyard.

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Licenses and Permits

Check here to find the licenses and permits offered by the DEEP, learn which one(s) applies to you, and buy online.

Current Regulations

It is the responsibility of ethical anglers to know the rules and regulations. Find everything you need to know here.

Announcements and Reports

  • CT MRIP Marine Angler Survey
  • 2024 Marine License Applications
  • 2024 Multi-State Possession Program for Summer Flounder Applications Available
  • Atlantic Salmon Regulations
  • Bass Action Plan
  • Connecticut Angler R3 Plan
  • Current Trout Stocking Report
  • Plan to Restore Diadromous Fishes to the Naugatuck River Watershed
  • Plan to Conserve and Manage Wild Trout
  • Striped Bass Circle Hook Regulation
  • CT CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants Spend Plan
  • Salmonid Action Plan 2021-2025
  • Wild Brook Trout Occurrence in Stream Surveys
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Learn to Fish

  • Introduction to Fishing Online Course - Spanish
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  • Where to Fish
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Featured Links

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