Fishing

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• Gizzard Shad

  Gizzard shad were first observed in Connecticut during the late 1970s, apparently the result of a natural range expansion.

• Spotfin Killifish

  Due to their small size, spotfin killifish are difficult to identify and often mistaken for young mummichog.

• How to Observe and Appreciate Fishes

  Learn about all the ways you can watch Connecticut's many freshwater fishes!

• Smelts

  Relatively small, silvery fishes with a very slender, cylindrical shape.

• Kokanee

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

• Wild Trout Management Areas

  Wild trout are Connecticut's freshwater gems.

• Sea Run Trout Management

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

• Fishing Guide

  Learn everything you need to get out fishing with the Connecticut Fishing Guide! Available online and in print.

• Common Carp Fishing in Connecticut

  Learn about fishing for common carp in Connecticut!

• Kokanee Salmon Program

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

• 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 Management Areas

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