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Fishing

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  • Mudminnows

    Mudminnows are a small family of the Northern Hemisphere that look similar to killifish and minnows, but are actually more closely related to pike.

  • White Perch

    Adorned with an armament of long, sharp spines, white perch are difficult for both anglers and predators to handle.

  • Walleye

    Although relatively feeble fighters on rod and reel, walleye are an esteemed game and food fish throughout their range.

  • Striped Bass

    Striped bass grow large and are arguably the most important inshore predator and sport fish in the state.

  • Kokanee

    Kokanee prefer relatively clear lakes with cold, well-oxygenated water.

  • Mimic Shiner

    Looking a lot like other shiners gave the mimic shiner its name.

  • Pike and Pickerel

    Two native and one introduced pike species exist in Connecticut. All members of the family are predacious, primarily feeding on fish.

  • Blacknose Dace

    Blacknose dace are a native minnow that prefer the pools and rocky riffles of small headwater streams.

  • Shore Fishing in Coastal State Parks

    Find shore fishing opportunities in Connecticut's beautiful state parks!

  • How to Catch Saltwater Fish

    Learn how to catch some of Connecticut's most popular saltwater fish!

  • Striped Killifish

    This is the largest killifish species in Connecticut and the least tolerant of fresh water.

  • Golden Shiner

    Commonly sold as bait, the golden shiner is our most common lake and pond minnow species.

  • Ninespine Stickleback

    Ninespine stickleback males build little tunnel-shaped nests out of bits of vegetation.

  • Rainbow Trout

    Rainbow trout seldom survive the summer in Connecticut and natural reproduction is rare.

  • Codfishes

    Codfishes are characterized by having a single barbel on the middle of the chin.

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