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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? Email your guess to DEEP.inland.fisheries@ct.gov
The September mystery fish was a juvenile "Lookdown". Lookdown are distributed along the east coasts of North and South America from Maine to Uruguay. The young have impressively long dorsal fins and are a beautiful fish. Adults can grow up to 15" in length and look like the "Tinman" from the Wizard of Oz, a strikingly metalic silver.
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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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| October brings spectacular fall foliage and even better fishing in our rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, and Long Island Sound. What better way to enjoy Mother Nature's colors than from the water? |
 Vampire Fish? Which of these 3 species do not use their "fangs" for eating (Kokanee salmon-left, Bluefish-center, Near-shore lizard fish-right)? |
| Fall trout stocking is nearly complete. With approximately 60,000 trout (adults and yearlings) stocked into our Trout Management Areas, Trout Parks, and Trout Management Lakes, we hope you get out and enjoy fall trout fishing in Connecticut. Check out our daily stocking posts on Facebook or a summary for the week in our weekly fishing report. |
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, attn: photo contest,DEEP.Inland.Fisheries@ct.gov
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Phillip stating "Nirvana day- hard to outdo this one". Thanks for sharing your photo of a false albacore and it's tremendous colors. Schools of these mighty fish cruise along our coastline each fall. If you have not tried this fishery, it is worth checking it out. |
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Jason let us know fishing has been great at the recently stocked trout parks. His daughter loves fishing this time of year. Thanks, Jason, for encouraging the next generation of anglers.
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Eric- Quite a catch from the Connecticut River, this Bowfin, reported to be just over 7 pounds, must have been quite a thrill to land.
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 Tautog or Blackfish are a popular fall fishery along the Connecticut shoreline and Long Island Sound. The 2014 fall season opens on October 10th and closes on December 6th. The daily limit per angler is 4 fish, 16 inches or larger. Blackfish like rocky surroundings with plenty of spaces to dart in and out. Pay close attention to your line as these members of the Wrasse family are notorious at stealing the bait without as much as a tap on the line (preferred bait choices are hermit, green, or Asian shore crabs). Blackfish have a very tasty firm-textured white meat, delicious in a variety of recipes from baked stuffed to chowder (see recipe below). This fall, give blackfishing a try- nothing beats being on the water during a perfect fall day!
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Focus on Fisheries Management
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Atlantic Salmon Surplus Broodstock Fishery:
Since 1992, anglers have had the opportunity to catch a fish that has not been common in CT waters since the 1700's. The Atlantic salmon brookstock fishery is supported through the stocking of extra adult Atlantic salmon raised at the Kensington State Fish Hatchery.
The Connecticut River strain of salmon is the southernmost population in the world. These salmon, kept at the Kensington hatchery, are direct descendants of wild returning fish. With the demise of the restoration program and the closing of the federal and other state hatcheries, the salmon in the Kensington hatchery are the only representatives of this strain left in existence. It is important to maintain this strain not only to support Connecticut's Atlantic salmon Legacy program and the broodstock fisheries but also to preserve this unique genetic resource, the importance of which may go beyond the boundaries of Connecticut.
A goal of the Atlantic Salmon Legacy Program is to preserve the genetic integrity of the Connecticut River strain. To do so requires eggs from a minimum of 250 age 4 Atlantic salmon. These fish generate 500,000 to 700,000 eggs, from which, 100,000 fry are released into the Salmon River system and 150,000 fry into the Farmington River system. In order to ensure enough 4 year old fish will be available each year for spawning, hatchery staff must raise an adequate number starting from "fry". Each fall the number of 2 and 3 year old fish are assessed with "surplus" or extra fish stocked into the Naugatuck River, Shetucket River, and selected lakes. In addition, since Atlantic salmon do not die after spawning, some of the older, less productive, post-spawn fish can also be stocked.
Regulations on this fishery vary depending upon the time of year and type of waterbody. They are described in detail on page 24 of the 2014 Angler's Guide. Good luck and we wish you success with this unique fishery.
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Blackfish Corn Chowder
1 1/2 pounds blackfish fillet
6 slices of bacon
1 large onion - diced
Red Potatoes (a bunch) - cubed
2 cups water (or chicken or fish stock)
1 can evaporated milk
1 bottle clam juice
1/4 cup flour
1 can of corn
3 tablespoons of butter
salt and white pepper to taste
Cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside.
Sautee the onion in bacon grease , drain corn, keeping the juice, then add corn to the onions.
Once the onions are cooked (not brown) add water, the juice from the corn, and the potatoes. (You can add as much potato as you like). Increase heat and boil until potatoes are just about cooked then return to a simmer.
Add the blackfish (pieces sized to your preference). Simmer till fish and potato are cooked.
In a small bowl add clam juice and flour and stir till smooth. Add to fish and potato mixture stirring constantly for approximately 5 minutes.
Add butter, stir in evaporated milk, and add salt and white pepper to taste. Continue to simmer until the chowder thickens.
Serve into bowls with crumbled cooked bacon sprinkled on top. Enjoy!
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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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