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E-Tackle Box
(links to fishing info)
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Mystery Fish
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Do you recognize this fish? It was captured in a seine net along the shoreline of Long Island Sound. Email your guess to DEEP.inland.fisheries@ct.gov
The August mystery fish was "summer flounder or fluke". Congratulations to those of you who figured it out and to those who have landed a keeper! The 2014 season closes on September 21.
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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 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.
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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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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.
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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?
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| September brings some beautiful weather to get out on the water. No matter what type of fish you are after, conditions are perfect. |
| Fall trout stocking is underway. Each fall a subset of our spring trout stocking locations receive fish. This fall approximately 60,000 trout will be released into selected rivers, stream, lakes, ponds, and trout parks. Check out our daily trout stocking post on Facebook or a summary for the week in our weekly fishing report. |
Access current stream flow condition for your favorite fishing spot, as reported by the United States Geologic Survey. As of mid-September, many streams in eastern CT are close to record low levels, with much of the state considered "very dry" and portions in severe hydrologic drought.
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Planning a fishing derby or tournament? Or, would you like to stock some fish? DEEP is pleased to announce our new on-line permit application system "ez File".
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N ovember 1, 2014 is the deadline to get your best shots into our Angler's Guide Photo Contest. email your best fish photo to us, attn: photo contest,DEEP.Inland.Fisheries@ct.gov
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 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". |
Way to go Sheffield Family! Fishing is the perfect family activity. Thanks for sharing such great memories. |
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Warren with a great largemouth (he did not share his location).
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Tisha with her nice catch from Mirror Lake in Meriden's Hubbard Park. This was the first year DEEP stocked trout and channel catfish into this pond and 4 other new community fishing waters, but this largemouth proves that there is more to fishing than stocked fish.
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DJ E.L. with a 33.5 inch Northern Pike from Lake Lillononah. Great catch!
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 Bluefish ( Pomatomus saltatrix) are a voracious predator found in Long Island Sound and it's bays and harbors. Bluefish also frequently visit estuaries of our tidal rivers. September is prime time to try to hook up with one of our strongest marine fish. Watch those teeth! Bluefish have powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth. A pair of pliers are essential to remove any hooks. Try fishing with live bait, chunks of bunker or mackerel, or a variety of lures or jigs.
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Focus on Fisheries Management
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 Brown Trout "Survivors Strain". The Inland Fisheries Division has been selectively breeding brown trout from the West Branch Farmington River to try and increase the percentage of truly wild fish in the river. Each September, crews net as many fish as possible, searching for those who appear to have hatched in the wild and are ready to spawn. The fish are brought to Burlington State Fish Hatchery where staff gather the eggs and milt. Soon after spawning, the broodstock are returned to the river. The progeny are raised at the hatchery to adult-size, then stocked into the Farmington and Housatonic Rivers. Read more about the survivor program in the upcoming edition of CT Wildlife. |
| From the Desk of the Fish Commissioners* |
"The black bass was selected for this purpose for several reasons; first, he is one of the finest fishes known for the table, ranking second only to the salmon and trout, and by some considered superior to them. Secondly, he is exceedingly hardy, and well adapted to our waters. Thirdly, he is a great breeder, and is one of the very few fishes which protect their spawning beds and young fry. Fourthly, he is, perhaps, the only fish suitable to our waters, able to defend himself against the ravenous pickerel or pike. Finally, he is as game as the salmon, and in comparison with his size, affords as much sport to the angler. Justification for stocking black bass in our waters, from the Fourth Report of the Commissioners of Fisheries, 1870.
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* In 1866 The CT General Assembly authorized the Governor to appoint two Commissioners to consider the following; to protect sea fish of the Connecticut River, to introduce new varieties of fish, the protection of fish generally in our waters, to make a report of such facts and suggestions to the next legislature, and to confer with other State and Federal commissioners. These commissioners were compensated $3 per day. Occasionally, we will include excerpts from these reports, providing a glimpse into the early days of fisheries management.
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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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