Fishing

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• White Crappie

  White crappie are so similar in appearance to black crappie that most Connecticut anglers probably do not recognize them as a separate species.

• White Perch

  Adorned with an armament of long, sharp spines, white perch are difficult for both anglers and predators to handle.

• White Sucker

  The white sucker is arguably our most important fish species.

• Yellow Bullhead

  They were first observed in Connecticut in the early 1980s at a few disjunct sites in the lower Housatonic and upper Quinebaug River drainages. Populations are expanding in both of these drainages, and individuals have recently been discovered in the Connecticut River drainage as well.

• Yellow Perch

  Yellow perch are one of the state’s most popular panfishes. They actively feed during the winter, making them a staple for ice anglers.

• Freshwater Record Fish Photos

  View Connecticut's freshwater record fish with pictures!

• Herring Closure

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

• Trout Management Publications

  Publications relating to trout management in Connecticut.

• Angler's Guide Photo Contest

  Learn how to enter your photo to be featured on the annual CT Fishing Guide cover!

• CT Fishin' Tips

  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter that has all the info you need to get out fishing!

• Directions to Wolfe Park, Monroe

  Directions to Great Hollow Pond in Wolfe Park, Monroe

• EZ File Permit Applications

  Find access to on-line permit applications for fishing and boating through our ezFile system.

• Definitions

  Definitions of words used in official fishing regulations.

• Saltwater Fishing Guide

  Information and regulations for saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

• Licenses and Permits

  Official Listing of Fisheries Licenses, Permits and Related Products for the State of Connecticut with links to buy.