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Changes to Inland Fishing Regulations. This video provides a summary of the changes to the freshwater fishing regulations. These changes took effect on 12/27/2022. The most significant changes are the following: - All waters are open to fishing year-round. Previously, over 100 lakes and ponds and almost all river and streams closed to fishing from March 1 until the second Saturday of April. - Trout are catch and release only from March 1 until 6:00 am on April 8, 2023 in all waters except Trout

Changes to Inland Fishing Regulations. This video provides a summary of the changes to the freshwater fishing regulations. These changes took effect on 12/27/2022. The most significant changes are the following: - All waters are open to fishing year-round. Previously, over 100 lakes and ponds and almost all river and streams closed to fishing from March 1 until the second Saturday of April. - Trout are catch and release only from March 1 until 6:00 am on April 8, 2023 in all waters except Trout

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Catch-and-keep trout fishing season kicks off in Connecticut

Catch-and-keep trout fishing season kicks off in Connecticut

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FISH ON! Connecticut's trout season begins Saturday with family friendly stocking and derbies statewide.

FISH ON! Connecticut's trout season begins Saturday with family friendly stocking and derbies statewide.

Connecticut Fishing Report- January 2026 - On The Water

Connecticut Fishing Report- January 2026 - On The Water

Saltwater Fishing Guide

Saltwater Fishing Guide

For Connecticut DEEP, the busy season for trout stocking begins

For Connecticut DEEP, the busy season for trout stocking begins

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Blue crabs are now OK in Fairfield. What else is safe to eat while fishing in Connecticut waters?

Blue crabs are now OK in Fairfield. What else is safe to eat while fishing in Connecticut waters?

Weather keeps crowds at a minimum during Connecticut's winter trout season, which brings opportunity to anglers looking to take advantage of catch and release fishing. In this episode of Pautzke Outdoors we joined Joe Diorio Guide Service to showcase what the Constitution State has to offer. | Pautzke Bait Company

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12 Best Fishing Spots in Connecticut [Update 2024]

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Connecticut's trout stocking season is underway statewide. If you fish, here's where to find them.

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Time is running out for 2024 Youth Fishing Passport entries but fortunately striped bass are moving into the mouths of tributaries and making themselves easier targets for shoreline angling, If you haven't checked this species off your Youth Fishing Passport, now is a good time to try and catch one. Learn more about the fishing challenge here and get started today - it is never too late. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/fishing-challenge | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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Trout Stocking update: This is the first trout stocking update for spring 2024 (these will post each Wednesday and Friday). As a reminder you can stay up to date with our trout stocking via our interactive map or our published report (links at end of the post). The following were stocked this week: Candlewood Lake, New Milford, Danbury, New Fairfield Crystal Lake, Ellington East Twin Lake, Salisbury Highland Lake, Winchester Lake McDonough, New Hartford Mashapaug Lake, Union Mill River (Sleeping

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Youth Fishing Passport Holders- here is the next in our series to help you catch all 33 species that are part of our year-long fishing challenge. The ancient family that bowfin belongs to dates back to prehistoric times. Like the horseshoe crab, this fish like a living dinosaur. Learn more about the bowfin here https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/freshwater/freshwater-fishes-of-connecticut/bowfin and to become part of the Youth Fishing Passport Fishing Challenge get details here https://portal.ct

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Youth Fishing Passport Holders- here is the next in our series to help you catch all 33 species that are part of our year-long fishing challenge. The Rock Bass is easy to identify by the large mouth and big reddish-orange eyes. Learn more about the Rock Bass at https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/freshwater/freshwater-fishes-of-connecticut/rock-bass and to become part of the Youth Fishing Passport Fishing Challenge get details here https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/youth-fishing-passport |

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Youth Fishing Passport - Fishing Challengers (and their support staff), here is your next species our series to help you catch all 33. White Perch are both landlocked populations and are found in the estuaries of our larger rivers. White perch are not a true perch, but instead a member of the same family as Striped Bass. To learn more about White Perch visit our web page https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/freshwater/freshwater-fishes-of-connecticut/white-perch to get involved with the year-long

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Free fishing day with marching bands and all!! What a day- fishing for free- no license required. Enjoy!! | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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Youth Fishing Passport Fishing Challengers, here is the next in our series to help you catch all 33 species on the fishing challenge list. Common Carp were first introduced to the US in 1871 to help feed a growing nation. Common carp (Cyprius carpio) are often confused for the problematic group of fish commonly known as "asian carp", which are totally different. Common carp are one of the largest freshwater fish you can seek in CT (other than Pike and Tiger Muskie) and are much more accessible.

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Youth Fishing Passport Fishing anglers it's time to get your bluefish. Snappers and adult blues are cruising throughout the sound and along coastal areas. Learn more about the fishing challenge here and get started today - it is never too late. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/fishing-challenge | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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Connecticut ice fishing thrives as cold weather boosts tradition

Youth Fishing Challengers - here is the next in our series to help get you all 33 species that are part of the year-long fishing challenge. Today's video covers Bluegill and Pumpkinseed, two common sunfish species. Need to find a place to fish for these species? Check out our new "where to fish for..." interactive map at https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/e02d8026889042c7aa2d71be67a72b9c It is hard to believe but Bluegill are an introduced species. Like largemouth bass, nearly every body o

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Ice, Ice, Baby.... the first in a series about ice fishing and ice safety. As ice is starting to form on some of our ponds - please be extra cautious as these early season conditions can be tricky and thickness can be unpredictable. For more about ice safety visit our web page at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Outdoor-Recreation/Ice-Safety Video was shot last winter. Second - as snow has been flying around in some parts of our state, here is a list of state boat launches that will be plowed. * indic

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Next in our series for the Youth Fishing Passport Fishing Challenge we head to saltwater for the Dogfish. This small shark is very common in Long Island Sound and easy to catch on a variety of baits. Learn more about the fishing challenge here and get started today - it is never too late. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/fishing-challenge | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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Connecticut's Top Striper Hotspots - Game & Fish

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Trout stocking report 3/15. The following were stocked either yesterday or today. Trout fishing is catch and release until 6:00 am on 4/13 except for the 13 trout management lakes (see our TML web page link below). Wondering if your fav is going to be stocked or was already stocked? Check out the daily stocking report on our webpage at https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DEEP/fishing/weekly_reports/CurrentStockingReport.pdf or the interactive trout stocking map at https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Fishing/Ge

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Trout Stocking Update: We stocked Crystal Lake - Ellington today. There is about 9" of ice near the boat ramp. Please use extra caution by checking ice depth frequently and fish with a buddy and all appropriate saftey gear. This warm spell may weaken the ice that had previously been very strong. | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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Connecticut’s Fishing and Outdoor Show hosts more than 200 vendors

Atlantic Salmon Stocking Update: Today Atlantic Salmon were stocked into the Naugatuck River ATS Management Area from Campville to Beacon Falls. The Fishery is Catch and Release only until 12/15 with the use of a single fly or an artificial lure with a single free swinging hook required to fish. This was one of the barren fish (will not be useful to spawn). Come December a couple hundred more very large salmon will be stocked (post spawning) | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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Trout Stocking Update. Today (10/16), Bigelow Pond, Crystal Lake (Ellington), Mashapaug Lake, Gardner Lake, Rogers Lake, Schreeder Pond, East Twin Lake, Mount Tom Pond, and West Hill Pond were stocked. Good luck and stay tuned for more stocking announcements in the near future! Please remember to maintain a safe distance (6 feet) while fishing. Tight lines! Need to know where these places are? Check out the interactive trout stocking map at www.ct.gov/deep/troutstockingmap | Connecticut Fish and

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Fallfish-ing is really good right now and will be all summer long. A native minnow species, the Fallfish, sometimes called “Dace”, lives in most of CT’s stony-bottom rivers and streams. The fallfish builds a pyramid-shaped nest of gravel, up to 18-20 inches in height. So, keep an eye out if walking in a stream during summer low flow months for these eighth wonders of the world. Learn more about the fallfish in the video below or by our article in a past edition of Connecticut Wildlife Magazine -

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