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E-Tackle Box
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(Quick Links to Fishing Info)
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Mystery Fish
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Do you recognize this fish by the scales? Email your guess to us at: DEEP.Inland.Fisheries@ct.gov
(The June mystery fish was "Chain Pickerel". Congratulations to all who emailed the correct answer.)
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Enhanced Opportunity Shoreline Fishing
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At these shoreline locations, Summer Flounder(Fluke) and Scup (Porgy) have reduced size limits (16 inches for Summer Flounder and 9 inches for Scup). The shorter size limits increase the probability of bringing home fresh fish for dinner.
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Weekly Fishing Reports
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Updated each Friday, you get all of the latest info on what fish are biting and where. View the report on our website or sign up to receive them by email.
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Teach With Care
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If you would like to share your passion for fishing and help to inspire the next generation to get hooked on fishing, then we need you!
All CARE fishing programs are offered at no cost due, in part, to our core of hundreds of State certified volunteer instructors. Join CARE today. Contact Tom or Justin at 860-633-1656 for more information. |
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Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
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Every issue of this bi-monthly publication includes great wildlife photography, in-depth feature articles written by DEEP biologists, information about hunting and fishing, and natural history articles.
Connecticut Wildlife Magazine is published six times each year. Subscriptions are $8 for one year, $15 for two, or $20 for three years.
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Report a Violation
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Help to protect our natural resources for future outdoor sports enthusiasts. Report suspected violations by calling DEEP Environmental Conservation Police at 1-800-842-HELP.
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| Missed an Issue of CT Fishin' Tips? |
Find every issue of CT Fishin' Tips in our archives. |
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Learn to Fish for FREE
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Come and join your neighbors and friends at a free DEEP fishing class available in a community near you. We take care of the instruction and equipment and you bring the family.
CARE for more details?
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Angler's Guide Photo Contest
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The ultimate in fish bragging rights! You and your fish could be on next year's cover.
Email your best fish photo to DEEP.Inland.Fisheries@ct.gov
attn: photo contest
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Vamos a Pescar
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Pescando es una actividad muy divertido para toda la familia. Visita nuestra hermana ciberespacio http://vamosapescar.org/, para más información sobre pescados y la pesca, y después planea un viaje para la familia para tomar ventaja de las muchas oportunidades que hay aquí en tu propio hogar.
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Anglers are reporting catches of Channel Catfish from our catfish lakes, Largemouth Bass from just about everywhere, and trout are feeding well on the latest "hatches". |
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Blue crabbing is heating up and is a great family activity with the reward of a delicious crab bake. All you need to do is toss a baited line or trap into many of our tidal rivers and hang on!
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Bonus Vouchers for Striped Bass are available from DEEP offices and Coastal State Parks. This program allows the harvest of 1 striped bass between 22 and 27 inches.
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Rivers and streams typically experience the warmest water temperatures for the year during July and August. This can be a very stressful time for coldwater species such as trout as the water temperature of many larger rivers and streams approach or exceed lethal temperatures. To avoid these high temperatures trout seek "refuge" in coldwater plumes created by small tributaries or springs/seeps. While fishing, if you encounter a "thermal refuge area", please do not disturb the fish. DEEP has posted many of these important refuge areas with "No Fishing" signage.
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 July is the perfect time to take part in the Fishing Challenge. See how many types of fish you can catch. Send a snapshot of you and your catch to deep.inland.fisheries@ct.gov. Include your Conservation ID from your passport so we can keep score. |
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Bragging Rights. Your Great Catches!
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Way to go Malcom! Great job landing this monster Rainbow Trout at Keney Park Pond in Hartford (one of the 14 community fishing waters). Thanks Dorris for sharing Malcom's accomplishment. |
 Thanks to Peter Kantor for sharing this 4 pound 9 ounce Largemouth Bass caught from a kayak at one of his secret fishing holes. |
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Alison Varrian says "saltwater fishing at its best!" A gorgeous Black Sea Bass.
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Focus on Fisheries Management
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 Shore-based fishing is the simplest and most affordable form of salt water fishing and a popular way to enjoy Connecticut's coastline. At the same time, shore fishing is an opportunity to catch the evening's meal. To that end, minimum size limits have been reduced for Summer Flounder (fluke) to 16" and 9" for Scup (porgy) at forty-one public fishing access areas listed in the DEEP Coastal Access Guide. These sites offer good shore based fishing opportunities in at least 18 different communities from Stonington to Westport. |
 Chain Pickerel (Esox niger): Watch those teeth! Our largest native top predator, Chain Pickerel, named for the chain-like pattern on the sides of it's body, can grow to 20 inches or more. They prefer slow vegetated waters where they lie in wait to ambush unsuspecting prey. Fishing shallow weed beds with a variety of plastic baits, minnow-like lures, or live minnows should get you hooked up with this feisty fish. |
DEEP Marine Headquarters- Ferry Landing Park: Great access along the eastern shoreline of the estuary of the lower Connecticut River. Anglers have the opportunity to land a diversity of fish species including Striped Bass, Summer Flounder, Bluefish, Hickory and American Shad. Summer months also bring excellent opportunities to catch blue crabs by simply hanging some bait (chicken legs are a favorite) off of the boardwalk. Other nearby activities worth checking out include; kayaking the miles of tidal marsh channels (launching from either the Great Island Launch or the Lieutenant River), camping ( Hammonasset or Rocky Neck State Parks), and hiking the trails within Chatfield Hollow State Park.
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 Half-day classes are offered to day camps and youth groups from late June to mid-August. Environmental activities are followed by a fishing experience. We travel to your camp. Fishable water is required.
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 By purchasing a fishing license, you help to support conservation and improvement of Connecticut's fisheries. Thank you! |
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