Fishing

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• Connecticut Saltwater Womens and Youth State Record Fish

  Listing of Saltwater Trophy Fish records for youth and women.

• Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Program

  Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing sites offer good shore-based summer flounder and/or scup fishing opportunities in at least 18 different communities distributed from Stonington to Westport.

• Striped Bass and Circle Hooks

  Info about the use of circle hooks while fishing for striped bass in CT

• Marine Volunteer Angler Survey Program

  The Marine Fisheries Program is seeking marine recreational anglers who will volunteer to participate in the Connecticut Volunteer Angler Survey (VAS) Program.

• CT MRIP Marine Angler Survey

  During the fishing season, DEEP Fisheries staff conduct in-person interviews with anglers returning to marinas, boat ramps, beaches, fishing piers, and other publicly accessible fishing sites.

• Species Regulations

  Information on regulations for various freshwater fish species.

• Contact Us

• Demarcation Line

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

• What Is New

  Find out what is new with fishing in Connecticut.

• 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.

• Learn to Fish

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

• Licenses and Permits

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

• River and Stream Regulations

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

• Trophy Fish Award Program

  Trophy Fish Award Program

• Saltwater Fishing

  With over 100 species of fish found in Long Island Sound, anglers can enjoy some of the very best striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, hickory shad, black sea bass and tautog fishing along the entire coast. The State of Connecticut offers anglers many fishing opportunities with excellent boat launches along the coast and great shore fishing locations at coastal state and city parks, and convenient party and charter boat fishing. Fishing is Family Fun!