Fishing

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• Fishing Areas Near Connecticut Cities

  Find great fishing spots near Connecticut cities!

• American Shad

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

• Alewife

  Anadromous alewives are important forage fish for large gamefish such as striped bass and bluefish as well as many other animals, including osprey and marine mammals.

• Fish with CARE - Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education

  Come fish with CARE - The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education program! Have fun learning all about fish, fishing and the environment!

• River and Stream Regulations

  Regulations and other information for fishing in rivers and streams in Connecticut.

• Ferry Landing Fishing Pier Temporary Closure

  The fishing pier located on the CT River at Ferry Landing (Old Lyme) will be closed for the duration of the AMTRACK bridge replacement project

• Commissioner Declarations

  Read the Commissioner's Declarations that influence fisheries regulations.

• Aquatic Invasive Species

  An increasing number of damaging aquatic species are invading the waters of Connecticut.

• Fisheries Office Directory

  Fisheries Division Contact Information

• Fisheries Licenses and Permits

  Official Listing of Fisheries Licenses, Permits and Related Products for the State of Connecticut with links to buy.

• CT CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants

  Information about CT CARES Act Assistance to Fisheries Participants.

• Saltwater State Record Fish

  List of state record saltwater fish.

• Connecticut Saltwater Womens and Youth State Record Fish

  Listing of Saltwater Trophy Fish records for youth and women.

• Licenses and Permits

  Official Listing of Fisheries Licenses, Permits and Related Products for the State of Connecticut with links to buy.

• Fish Connecticut

  Fishing information for the State of Connecticut! Whether you are a novice or veteran angler you will find useful content here.