Fishing

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• What Is New

  Find out what is new with saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

• Contact Us

  Phone numbers and email addresses for contacting the DEEP Fisheries Division.

• Definitions

  Marine Recreational Fishing: Regulatory Terms and Additional Restrictions

• LIS State Boundary

  Information on the Connecticut state boundary line in Long Island Sound.

• Reciprocity

  Information on reciprocity agreements with neighboring states related to fishing.

• Demarcation Line

  A Marine Waters Fishing license is required downstream of the indicated lines or in areas designated as being entirely in the marine district.

• Learn to Fish

  The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program offers FREE introductory fishing classes, advanced classes, and much more.

• Trout Management Areas

  Trout management areas are very popular with anglers and offer year-round fishing

• Statewide Salmonid Action Plan

  Information about and related to the Statewide Salmonid Action Plan

• East Twin Lake

  The ups and downs of fisheries within East Twin Lake

• Trophy Trout Areas

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

• Channel Catfish Management

  Learn all about channel catfish management in Connecticut, plus a few tips on how to catch them!

• Long Island Sound Trawl Survey

  Learn about the Long Island Sound trawl survey - one of the ways the Fisheries Division monitors our marine fish populations.

• Habitat Conservation and Enhancement

  Learn all about habitat conservation and enhancement projects in Connecticut!

• Northern Pike Management

  Learn all about our northern pike fisheries and management plan for Connecticut!