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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? Email your guess to us at: DEEP.Inland.Fisheries@ct.gov
(The July mystery fish was "Scup or Porgy". Congratulations to all who emailed the correct answer.)
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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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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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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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Budding Young Angler in Your Family?
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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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Summer fishing is at it's peak. Long Island Sound and it's shoreline have catches of bluefish, porgy, striped bass, and blue crabs. Freshwater anglers are reporting hooking into Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, and for non-stop action, panfish from your neighborhood pond. Trout are still active in the West Branch Farmington River Trout Management Area, helping to ease your summertime trout fishing desire.
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Bonus Vouchers for Striped Bass are available from DEEP offices and Coastal State Parks. Each voucher allows the harvest of 1 striped bass between 22 and 28 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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August 26, 2014 at 7 PM: CT DEEP Marine Fisheries Division is hosting a Public Hearing of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's Draft Addendum IV to the Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan at the DEEP Marine Headquarter's Boating Education Center.
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Great Catches at the 3rd Annual Saltwater Fishing Day
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| Spectacular weather and fishing was enjoyed by all at our third annual saltwater fishing day, held on August 16th at Fort Trumbull State Park in New London. The CARE program provided the bait, fishing equipment, and of course, expert fishing instruction by our State Certified Volunteers. Thanks to all who came out and tried their luck for some of CT marine fish species. |
 The first fish is a milestone to be remembered. We would like to help you capture that expression for years to come with our "My First Fish" Certificate". |
 Unfortunately not all of us subscribe to the "carry out what you carry in" philosophy. Fishermen are often blamed for leaving waterways and shorelines littered with garbage. Rightfully so when there are mounds of fishing line, bait containers, and hook wrappers left behind. Please, if possible, pick up any fishing related litter left behind by others. It will help to keep fishing areas open for all.
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 Smallmouth Bass is known by many names but no matter what it is called, it is a favorite among anglers for it's aggressive behavior and feisty attitude. Native to the Midwestern U.S., smallmouth have been widely introduced around the country. They prefer clean cool waters, and will thrive in larger streams and rivers or lakes and ponds. Our state record "smallie", 7 pounds 12 ounces, was caught in 1980 from Shenipsit Lake by Joseph Mankauskas Jr. To find new SMB (smallmouth bass) waters near you, check out the species listings for each lake an pond in the Angler's Guide. |
Housatonic River (Cornwall to Kent): Miles and miles of superb fishing and the feeling of being the only person on earth. Historically known for it's trout fishery, in August the warm water temperatures bring smallmouth bass fishing to a boil. Great fun can be had by using small plastic grubs on an ultra light fishing pole or for even more of a challenge, try poppers on a fly rod. For a great day trip, launch a canoe at the Route 4 & 7 bridge in Cornwall and float to the Route 341 Bridge in Kent. This trip will not disappoint. Other nearby attractions include, the trout park at Kent Falls State Park, camping at either Housatonic Meadows or Macedonia Brook State Park (and the wild trout management area), the covered bridge in West Cornwall, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and Limerock Race Track.
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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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