Fishing

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• Fish Hatcheries

  CT DEEP State Fish Hatcheries

• Trophy Fish Print Your Certificate

  A list of links to customize and print a trophy fish award certificate

• About Connecticut's Fishing Licenses

  Helpful information about fishing licenses

• Species Regulations

  Information on regulations for various freshwater fish species.

• Licenses and Permits

  Official Listing of Fisheries Licenses, Permits and Related Products for the State of Connecticut with links to buy.

• Demarcation Line

  A fishing license, which supports fishing in the inland district (freshwater) is required upstream of the indicated landmarks.

• River and Stream Regulations

  Regulations and other information for fishing in rivers and streams in Connecticut.

• Contact Us

• LIS State Boundary

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

• Contact Us

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

• Where to Fish

  Information to help you start your Connecticut fishing adventure, including where to fish, what fish you are likely to find there, and more to keep you safe and successful on the water.

• Definitions

  Marine Recreational Fishing: Regulatory Terms and Additional Restrictions

• Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations

  Information on regulations for bait species, crab, lobster, and shellfish.

• What Is New

  Find out what is new with saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

• Tide Table

  Information about Long Island Sound tides and currents.