Fishing

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• Tips For Better Catch and Release

  Tips For Better Catch and Release Fishing

• Fishing Tournaments

  Fishing Tournament Information

• Commissioner Declarations

  Read the Commissioner's Declarations that influence fisheries regulations.

• Fish with CARE Classes

  Explore our Fish with CARE course offering. A perfect starting point for the new angler!

• CARE Center Courses

  Learn about the classes that take place on Forster Pond - the CARE HQ in Killingworth!

• Creek Chub

  Closely related to fallfish, creek chubs build long ridges of gravel for nests.

• Fishing Regulations

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

• EZ File Permit Applications

  Find access to on-line permit applications for fishing and boating through our ezFile system.

• Fishing Challenge

  Catch one of every fish in this fishing challenge just for Youth Fishing Passport holders!

• How to Observe and Appreciate Fishes

  Learn about all the ways you can watch Connecticut's many freshwater fishes!

• Volunteer Opportunities with the Fisheries Programs

  Volunteer opportunities for fisheries programs

• Volunteer CARE Coach Resources

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

• Trout Management Lakes

  Trout Management Lakes offer great trout fishing

• YOUth Fishing Passport

  Learn all about the YOUth Fishing Passport - your golden ticket to fishing in Connecticut!

• Fishing Access for Persons with Disabilities

  Find fishing areas with access for persons with disabilities.