Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Fishing

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  • Fishing Challenge

    Catch one of every fish in this fishing challenge just for Youth Fishing Passport holders!

  • YOUth Fishing Passport

    Learn all about the YOUth Fishing Passport - your golden ticket to fishing in Connecticut!

  • CT Fishin' Tips

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

  • Saltwater Fishing

    With over 100 species of fish found in Long Island Sound, anglers can enjoy some of the very best striped bass, bluefish, summer flounder, scup, hickory shad, black sea bass and tautog fishing along the entire coast. The State of Connecticut offers anglers many fishing opportunities with excellent boat launches along the coast and great shore fishing locations at coastal state and city parks, and convenient party and charter boat fishing. Fishing is Family Fun!

  • CARE Videos

    Learn how to fish with CARE course videos!

  • CARE - CT Aquatic Resources Education

    Learn all about CT Aquatic Resources Education (CARE)! Including the classes offered, how it's funded, and what you can do to help.

  • CARE Center Courses

    Learn about the classes that take place on Forster Pond - the CARE HQ in Killingworth!

  • Interstate Marine Fisheries Management

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

  • Fishing Challenge - List of Fish to Catch

    Ready to take on the fishing challenge? Don't forget to read the official list of fish to catch before you go!

  • Green Sunfish

    Introductions of green sunfish have been implicated with adverse impacts on other fish species.

  • Herrings

    There are six native species of herring that commonly enter fresh waters in Connecticut.

  • Common Carp

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

  • Common Shiner

    With no obvious and distinctive characteristics, the common shiner is one of the most difficult fish to identify.

  • Fisheries Management Programs

    Learn about the many fisheries management programs going on in Connecticut!

  • Fish Community Monitoring

    Monitoring fish communities is a core function of the Fisheries Division

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