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Connecticut Fishing Report- January 2026 - On The Water

Connecticut Fishing Report- January 2026 - On The Water

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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Youth Fishing Passport anglers, the year is coming to a close but fish still bite in the cold. There are a few more days to check off a couple species on your list. Safety is paramount this time of year, so don't take any risks just to catch a fish. The walleye is our final video of the year. You can learn more about the fishing challenge here and get started today - it is never too late. If you didn't join this year, a new challenge begins on January 1, 2025. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/

Youth Fishing Passport anglers, the year is coming to a close but fish still bite in the cold. There are a few more days to check off a couple species on your list. Safety is paramount this time of year, so don't take any risks just to catch a fish. The walleye is our final video of the year. You can learn more about the fishing challenge here and get started today - it is never too late. If you didn't join this year, a new challenge begins on January 1, 2025. https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/

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Fishing line, trash harming wildlife on CT shoreline

Fishing line, trash harming wildlife on CT shoreline

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

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

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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Great trout fishing continues thanks to a cooler than normal spring without any major floods. Our CT Aquatic Resources Staff, Justin Wiggins, goes over all the basics you need to be successful. | Connecticut Fish and Wildlife

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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

25.9K viewsMar 15, 2024

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12 Best Fishing Spots in Connecticut [Update 2024]

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Top Water Fishing for Striped Bass in Connecticut

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Connecticut River Striper & Bluefish Fishing

6.5K viewsMay 16, 2022

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

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

Connecticut ice fishing thrives as cold weather boosts tradition

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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Bluefish Fishing - Norwalk, CT

5.7K viewsOct 20, 2014

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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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Connecticut Fishing Report: July 31, 2025 - Top Spots and Techniques

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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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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

16.7K viewsFeb 23, 2024

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

This Week's Countrywide Sea Fishing Catch Reports

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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 -

6.6K viewsMay 13, 2024

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Blue Crabbing In Connecticut #bluecrabs #crabbing #saltwaterfishing #canoefishing #fishinglife

7.6K viewsMar 10, 2021

YouTubeThe Carpenters FisherMan

Striper, scup, and skate fishing at Eastern Point Beach, Groton, CT (6/24, 2023)

7.1K viewsJul 5, 2023

YouTubeMy Fishing Tales [Bonaggi]

CT DEEP Online Fishing Guide Tutorial

12.6K viewsApr 5, 2021

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Black Sea Bass Fishing in Connecticut (Saltwater Fishing)

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Connecticut Saltwater Pier Fishing Tips

23.4K viewsOct 1, 2020

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