Fishing

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• Kokanee

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

• Sea Run Trout Management

  Sea run trout, fish that migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back, have had a storied history

• Mimic Shiner

  Looking a lot like other shiners gave the mimic shiner its name.

• Pike and Pickerel

  Two native and one introduced pike species exist in Connecticut. All members of the family are predacious, primarily feeding on fish.

• Rudd

  Not yet found in Connecticut, the Rudd has established populations in neighboring states.

• Volunteer CARE Coach Resources

  Find everything you need to host successful fishing classes in your community as a State Certified Volunteer Fishing Coach!

• Golden Shiner

  Commonly sold as bait, the golden shiner is our most common lake and pond minnow species.

• Advanced Fishing Classes

  Have the basics of fishing down and ready to take the next step? Sign up for one of our advanced fishing classes where you could learn anything from fly fishing to targeting bass!

• Lobster Fisheries Management

  Learn about lobster management in Connecticut.

• Triploid Grass Carp Removal from Candlewood Lake and Squantz Pond

  We need your help to remove Triploid Grass Carp from Candlewood Lake! Follow the links to become a volunteer angler, report your catch, and view all verified catches reported to-date.

• CT Fishing

  Learn everything you need to get fishing safely, legally, and successfully in the State of Connecticut!

• Creek Chubsucker

  Creek chubsucker populations have reportedly declined in streams that are subject to siltation.

• White Sucker

  The white sucker is arguably our most important fish species.

• Fishing Guide

  Learn everything you need to get out fishing with the Connecticut Fishing Guide! Available online and in print.

• Smelts

  Relatively small, silvery fishes with a very slender, cylindrical shape.