Fishing

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• Aquatic Invasive Species

  An increasing number of damaging aquatic species are invading the waters of Connecticut.

• Tips For Better Catch and Release

  Tips For Better Catch and Release Fishing

• Fisheries Office Directory

  Fisheries Division Contact Information

• Fish Connecticut

  Fishing information for the State of Connecticut! Whether you are a novice or veteran angler you will find useful content here.

• How Old Is Your Fish?

  Figure out how old your fish is using one of our age-length keys!

• Ice Fishing

  Learn all about ice fishing in Connecticut!

• 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.

• Community Fishing Waters

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

• Bluntnose Minnow

  It is unclear how or when bluntnose minnows arrived in Connecticut.

• Fishing Regulations

  Official regulations for inland and marine recreational fishing in the State of Connecticut.

• Commissioner Declarations

  Read the Commissioner's Declarations that influence fisheries regulations.

• Rainwater Killifish

  Where numerous, rainwater killifish are thought to be an effective control of mosquito larvae.

• American Shad

  In 2003, the American shad was designated Connecticut’s “State Fish.”

• Killifishes

  Both marine and freshwater killifishes are distributed throughout Central and Eastern North America from southern Canada to the Yucatan, including Cuba and Bermuda.

• Mummichog

  They are sold as bait at coastal bait shops (where they are often called “killies” or “mummies”) and are popular due to their toughness and ability to survive in fresh water.