DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

Fishing

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  • What Is New

    Find out what is new with fishing in Connecticut.

  • 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.

  • Freshwater Record Fish

    Listing of record freshwater fish caught 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.

  • Licenses and Permits

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

  • Reciprocity

    Information on reciprocity agreements with neighboring states related to fishing.

  • Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations

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

  • Definitions

    Marine Recreational Fishing: Regulatory Terms and Additional Restrictions

  • What Is New

    Find out what is new with saltwater fishing in Connecticut.

  • Tide Table

    Information about Long Island Sound tides and currents.