Fishing

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• Common Carp Management and Fishing

  Learn about fishing for common carp in Connecticut!

• American Shad

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

• Wild Trout Management Areas

  Wild trout are Connecticut's freshwater gems.

• Kokanee Salmon Program

  Learn about Connecticut's unique Kokanee salmon program and fishery!

• Trout Management Areas

  Trout management areas are very popular with anglers and offer year-round fishing

• Trout Stocking Maps for Rivers and Streams

  Interactive Trout Stocking Maps and Topographic Maps

• American Brook Lamprey

  Learn more about this endangered, maybe native, and definitely not parasitic fish!

• American Eel

  The American eel is commonly used for bait and food, but is declining throughout much of its range.

• Walleye Fisheries

  Learn the where, what, when, how, and why of walleye management in Connecticut!

• Fisheries Division Seasonal Job Opportunities

  Learn about seasonal job opportunities with the Fisheries Division!

• CT Fishin' Tips

  Subscribe to our monthly newsletter that has all the info you need to get out fishing!

• Trout Parks

  Check out CT's Trout Parks! Great trout fishing opportunities right in your backyard.

• Marine Fisheries Updates by Email

  Sign up to receive Marine Fisheries updates by email!

• Where to Go Fishing

  A list of places to fish in CT

• Grass Carp Stocking

  What you need to know to apply for a liberation permit for grass carp - a useful control for nuisance aquatic vegetation.