Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Fishing
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Trophy Fish Award Program
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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!
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Information about proposed changes to inland fishing regulations.
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Read the Commissioner's Declarations that influence fisheries regulations.
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Fisheries Division Seasonal Job Opportunities
Learn about seasonal job opportunities with the Fisheries Division!
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Fishing regulations and other information for lakes and ponds in Connecticut.
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An increasing number of damaging aquatic species are invading the waters of Connecticut.
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Warmwater Fisheries Action Plan
Connecticut's Warmwater Fisheries Action Plan seeks to improve recreational fishing opportunities for warm- and coolwater fishes.
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Fisheries Licenses and Permits
Official Listing of Fisheries Licenses, Permits and Related Products for the State of Connecticut with links to buy.
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Listing of notices and announcements related to commercial fishing.
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Listing of record freshwater fish caught in Connecticut.
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Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations
Information on regulations for bait species, crab, lobster, and shellfish.
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Find the right class for you and Fish with CARE today!
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Swamp darters are very small, camouflaged and secretive. Primarily for this reason, their distribution in Connecticut is not fully defined, nor is it clear whether their range has changed over time.
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Learn everything you need to get out fishing with the Connecticut Fishing Guide! Available online and in print.