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Fishing

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  • Fisheries Frequently Asked Questions

    Learn the answers to some of the Fisheries Division's most asked questions!

  • Trophy Fish Award Program

    Trophy Fish Award Program

  • Alewife

    Anadromous alewives are important forage fish for large gamefish such as striped bass and bluefish as well as many other animals, including osprey and marine mammals.

  • 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.

  • Atlantic Menhaden

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

  • Sea Lamprey

    The state's only parasitic fish to enter freshwater, the sea lamprey gets a bad reputation. Learn more about this fascinating fish.

  • Longnose Dace

    The longnose dace has a hydrodynamic body similar to a miniature sturgeon that helps it hold near the bottom in fast water.

  • How to Catch Saltwater Fish

    Learn how to catch some of Connecticut's most popular saltwater fish!

  • Saltwater Fishing

    With over 100 species of fish found in Long Island Sound, anglers can enjoy some of the very best striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, hickory shad, black sea bass and tautog fishing along the entire coast. The State of Connecticut offers anglers many fishing opportunities with excellent boat launches along the coast and great shore fishing locations at coastal state and city parks, and convenient party and charter boat fishing. Fishing is Family Fun!

  • Saltwater License Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a Marine Waters Fishing License and do I need one? Find the answer to this question and many others!

  • Pumpkinseed

    One of our most colorful freshwater fishes.

  • Sturgeons

    Learn about these huge, prehistoric fishes that are threatened and endangered in Connecticut.

  • 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.

  • Ice Fishing

    Learn all about ice fishing in Connecticut!

  • Community Fishing Waters

    Community fishing waters are lakes and ponds stocked with trout and channel catfish near urban communities.

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