Fishing

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• Fishing Regulations

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

• Farmington River Flow Plan

  Information related to the draft plan where DEEP will manage flow within the Farmington River

• Knobfin Sculpin

  A newly discovered invasive species, the knobfin sculpin has had a devastating impact on the Pomperaug River ecosystem.

• Mosquitofishes

  An introduction to mosquitofishes in Connecticut.

• Western Mosquitofish

  Western Mosquitofish have been widely introduced across the globe as a biocontrol with mixed results.

• Eastern Mosquitofish

  The Eastern Mosquitofish has been widely introduced as a biocontrol with mixed results.

• 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.

• 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.

• Saltwater State Record Fish

  List of state record saltwater fish.

• Tide Table

  Information about Long Island Sound tides and currents.

• 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.