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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 October mystery fish was a green sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus). Native to the Central United States, it is not known when it was introduced into Connecticut. Green sunfish have a more streamlined and darker colored body than other sunfish. A unique feature is the light colored edge of the "ear-flap" (opercular flap.) Fish population survey data indicate green sunfish are slowly expanding their range. A typical green sunfish ranges from 5-7 inches in length.
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Learn to Ice Fish for FREE
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Come and join your neighbors and friends at a free DEEP ice fishing class available in a community near you. We take care of the instruction and equipment, you bring the family. Check out our video.
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Budding Angler in Your Family?
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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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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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Need a Permit?
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P lanning a fishing tournament or derby? Would you like to stock some fish in your pond? You can now take advantage of our new on-line permit application system, ezFile. To get started, download Google Chrome, create your user account, and submit an application. If you have questions, give us a call at 860-424-FISH (3474).
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Missed an Issue of CT Fishin' Tips?
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| November is a transition between spending long relaxing summer days in the water and enjoying the New England winter on the water (literally). This month brings great fishing opportunities, from last minute saltwater forays to the unique opportunity to land a surplus broodstock Atlantic salmon. Enjoy fishing! |
| Family Ice Fishing Classes: FREE! Check our frequently updated schedule and then, sign-up. Ice fishing is the perfect low-cost outdoor winter activity for the entire family. Try it and you will be "hooked". |
 Family Ice Fishing Derby-Coventry Lake,
Saturday, January 31, 2015 from 9 am to 12 noon at Patriot's Park, 172 Lake Street, Coventry.
This derby is designed to introduce families to all aspects of this winter sport. Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) Instructors will give on-ice lessons on how to drill a hole, set up a tip-up and jig rod, and give you bait to catch a fish through the ice. Dress for cold weather and leave your sneakers at home! Check out our ice fishing video.
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Families can participate in ice fishing (ice fishing equipment, bait, and instruction provided), snowshoeing, animal tracking, ice rescue, canine search & rescue, a bonfire, and a variety of other winter activities. Waterproof boots and warm clothing highly recommended.
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The next CARE new instructor training will be on
Saturcay, February 28, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm at the CARE facility, 360 North Branford Road (Route 80), Killingworth.Looking to share your passion for fishing with the next generation of anglers? Join the hundreds of active State certified fishing instructors. Contact CARE at 860-663-1656.
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 Thank you! What a year and what great catches. We received 214 photos for the Angler's Guide Cover contest. We certainly have a difficult job selecting the best of the best. The winner will be announced as part of our trophy fish awards ceremony, in February 2015. |
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Sol sent us this photo of a chomper of a bluefish caught in Long Island Sound. With cooperation from Mother Nature, you can still get out and try for one of these incredible fish in and around the mouth of the Connecticut River and along our shoreline. Keep your eyes out for flocks of birds following a feeding school of blues. Awesome catch!
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John landed this surplus broodstock Atlantic salmon from his kayak in Mount Tom Pond. What a great way to try and catch these beautiful fish.
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David- let us, and all of you know, "there are still lots of fish!" Congrats on a nice brown trout. Still lots of great trout fishing to come, keep sending us your photos.
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 Eric with a nice Blackfish caught from shore using Asian shore crabs. His mom let us know, "It was probably the most fun he had fishing this year. This is saying a lot, because he has fun every time he goes fishing!" Way to go, Eric! |
Atlantic Salmon (Surplus broodstock): The Connecticut River strain of Atlantic salmon is the southernmost population in the world. The Inland Fisheries Division, at our Kensington Hatchery, maintains enough fish to keep this strain genetically viable. Each year some of the fish in the 2-3 year old range are determined to be "surplus". These fish are stocked into the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers, as well as selected lakes, creating a unique opportunity to catch a fish once prominent in Connecticut's larger rivers.
Please be advised that wild Atlantic salmon, returning from sea, are no longer being captured and retained for restoration efforts. As such, there is a small possibility
that an angler may catch one in a river or stream other than the Shetucket or Naugatuck. Fishing for Atlantic salmon outside of the designated surplus broodstock areas is prohibited. Any "wild" salmon accidentally captured should be treated with utmost care with immediate release upon capture.
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Once home to tremendous levels of industry and manufacturing, many of us can remember when the Naugatuck River was synonymous with pollution (and a big flood). Welcome to the new and improved Naugatuck. Years of work to improve water quality, reducing nutrients and other pollution, now make fishing the Naugatuck a reality (not a secret to those of you who are routinely out on the river). A ride along Route 8 allows you to get a glimpse of the incredible river channel, carving its way through from Winchester Lake to the Housatonic River in Derby. While the Naugy offers a diversity of fishing locations and opportunities, we call your attention to the section from Route 118 (Torrington/Litchfield) south to the Army Corps flood control dam (Thomaston). Known as the "Campville" Section, much of the river is hidden from Route 8. Popular with anglers, this trout management area (year round catch and release) has a lot of room to spread out, making you feel like you have the entire river to yourself. The Inland Fisheries Division also stocks surplus broodstock Atlantic Salmon into this section, drawing anglers from all around (please refer to the Angler's Guide for regulations). |
 By purchasing a fishing license, you help to support conservation and improvement of Connecticut's fisheries. Thank you! |
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