Fishing

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• Species Regulations

  Information on regulations for various marine fish species.

• 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.

• Bait Species, Crab, Lobster, Shellfish Regulations

  Information on regulations for bait species, crab, lobster, and shellfish.

• Contact Us

  Phone numbers and email addresses for contacting the DEEP Fisheries Division.

• Saltwater State Record Fish

  List of state record saltwater fish.

• Tide Table

  Information about Long Island Sound tides and currents.

• Lake and Pond Regulations

  Fishing regulations and other information for lakes and ponds in Connecticut.

• Definitions

  Marine Recreational Fishing: Regulatory Terms and Additional Restrictions

• LIS State Boundary

  Information on the Connecticut state boundary line in Long Island Sound.

• Demarcation Line

  A Marine Waters Fishing license is required downstream of the indicated lines or in areas designated as being entirely in the marine district.

• Learn to Fish

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

• Reciprocity

  Information on reciprocity agreements with neighboring states related to fishing.

• Knobfin Sculpin

  A newly discovered invasive species, the knobfin sculpin has had a devastating impact on the Pomperaug River ecosystem.

• Common Carp

  Learn all about common carp, one of Connecticut's biggest and hardest fighting fish!

• American Shad

  In 2003, the American shad was designated Connecticut’s “State Fish.”