DEEP headquarters at 79 Elm Street in Hartford has partially re-opened to staff and members of the public as of Tuesday, February 3. The DEEP records room has re-opened. The DEEP Central Permit Processing Unit (CPPU) will be open to the public starting on Wednesday, Feb. 4. For updates, click here

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  • Commercial Fishing

    Connecticut has a rich heritage of commercial fishing, from the offshore fleet in Stonington and New London, to Long Island Sound lobster boats spanning the coast to Greenwich. Commercial fishing makes an important contribution to Connecticut’s economy.

  • Lobster Fisheries Management

    Learn about lobster management in Connecticut.

  • Aquatic Invasive Species

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

  • Tips For Better Catch and Release

    Tips For Better Catch and Release Fishing

  • Fisheries Office Directory

    Fisheries Division Contact Information

  • Fish Connecticut

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

  • How Old Is Your Fish?

    Figure out how old your fish is using one of our age-length keys!

  • COVID-19 Updates Fisheries Division

    Enjoy spring fishing safely and responsibly. Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from others, wash your hands often, and stay home if you feel unwell.

  • Collection Containers

    Recycling bins for special events, concerts, fairs, and festivals are now available to Connecticut communities through the Special Events Recycling Bin Loan Program.

  • Coliseums, Arenas, Large Venues

    Opportunities for recycling in public places vary depending on the type of venue.

  • Food Waste Reduction and Recovery

    The single largest component of solid waste sent to incinerators and landfills is food waste. According to the EPA, food waste comprised 21.3% of total U.S. Municipal Solid Waste generated in the United States in 2011 - that’s 36.31 million tons of wasted food.

  • Zero Waste

    Zero Waste is a philosophy and a design principle for the 21st Century. It includes 'recycling' but goes beyond recycling by taking a 'whole system' approach to the vast flow of resources and waste through human society.

  • Solid Waste & Recycling Data

    state law and regulation require solid waste and recycling data to be submitted to the Connecticut DEEP by municipalities and by permitted solid waste facilities.

  • Solid Waste & Recycling Reporting Forms

    Information regarding the origin, types, amounts, and destinations of Connecticut solid waste disposed and recycled is essential for state and local solid waste planning, assessment, and compliance assurance.

  • Green Building

    Green buildings are part of the larger practice of smart growth, also known as sustainable design and development, thatoutline of a house in green advocates that the use of natural resources by this generation shall not diminish the capacity of the environment to provide for successive generations.