Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

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

Fishing

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  • Wild Trout Management Areas

    Wild trout are Connecticut's freshwater gems.

  • Bass Management Publications

    View an informational brochure on Connecticut's bass management plan.

  • Panfish Primer

    Learn how to catch panfish with this handy primer! Panfish are tasty and fun to catch for all ages.

  • Summer Fishing Classes

    Learn all about CARE's summer fishing programs and find out how to get involved!

  • COVID-19 Updates Fisheries Division

    Enjoy spring fishing safely and responsibly. Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others, wash your hands often, and stay home if you feel unwell.

  • American Soles

    A small family limited to marine waters of the Western Hemisphere.

  • Atlantic Menhaden

    Also known as “mossbunker” or simply “bunker.” Menhaden are important forage fish for large predatory fishes such as striped bass and bluefish.

  • Trout and Salmon Stamp

    Learn about Connecticut's Trout and Salmon Stamp, ensuring a sustainable future for our valuable trout and salmon fishery resources.

  • COVID-19 Updates CARE Program

    CARE classes have been temporarily cancelled to help prevent community spread of COVID-19.

  • American Brook Lamprey

    Learn more about this endangered, maybe native, and definitely not parasitic fish!

  • American Eel

    The American eel is commonly used for bait and food, but is declining throughout much of its range.

  • Kokanee

    Kokanee prefer relatively clear lakes with cold, well-oxygenated water.

  • Table of Contents

    This pictorial guide contains interesting and useful information about all of Connecticut's fascinating freshwater fishes.

  • Atlantic Salmon

    Atlantic salmon were extirpated from the Connecticut River and, despite extensive restoration efforts, self-sustaining runs do not occur.

  • Atlantic Silverside

    Their abundance makes them very important forage fish for many marine predators such as striped bass, fluke and seabirds.

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