Fishing

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• Ninespine Stickleback

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

• 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.

• Sea Run Trout Management

  Sea run trout, fish that migrate from freshwater to saltwater and back, have had a storied history

• Fish Community Monitoring

  Monitoring fish communities is a core function of the Fisheries Division

• Inshore Marine Survey

  Learn about our inshore Marine Trawl Survey!

• East Twin Lake

  The ups and downs of fisheries within East Twin Lake

• Interstate Marine Fisheries Management

  Learn how Connecticut manages its marine fisheries in cooperation with other Atlantic coast states.

• Trout Research and Management

  Learn more about trout management in Connecticut and the research that informs our decision making.

• Long Island Sound Trawl Survey

  Learn about the Long Island Sound trawl survey - one of the ways the Fisheries Division monitors our marine fish populations.

• Fisheries Frequently Asked Questions

  Learn the answers to some of the Fisheries Division's most asked questions!

• Atlantic Salmon Management Areas

  Atlantic salmon management and recreational fishing