Fishing

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• 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!

• Shore Fishing in Coastal State Parks

  Find shore fishing opportunities in Connecticut's beautiful state parks!

• CARE Fishing Schedule

  Find the right class for you and Fish with CARE today!

• Notices to Fishermen

  Listing of notices and announcements related to commercial fishing.

• Marine Volunteer Angler Survey Program

  The Marine Fisheries Program is seeking marine recreational anglers who will volunteer to participate in the Connecticut Volunteer Angler Survey (VAS) Program.

• Trophy Trout Areas

  Trophy Trout Areas give you a great chance at catching a larger than average trout, even a trophy

• 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.

• Atlantic Sturgeon

  Damn building, overfishing and pollution all likely contributed to the demise of Atlantic sturgeon in Connecticut.

• Atlantic Tomcod

  Sometimes known as “frostfish.” For unclear reasons, Atlantic tomcod have recently experienced a precipitous decline in Connecticut and throughout much of their range.