Fisheries Publications
General | Freshwater | Marine
General
Fishing Guide
Summary of important rules and regulations governing sport fishing in Connecticut.
CARE - Let's Go Fishing!
This workbook is used for our beginning learn to fish classes.
Fish Consumption Advisory
Information on the Connecticut's Fish Consumption A and the safe eating of fish caught in Connecticut.
Fish Distribution Report
See how many fish were stocked in your favorite fishing spot! Includes the number of fish stocked and the location.
Fishing Line Recycling Locations in Connecticut
A list of inland and coastal locations where fishing line recycling receptacles are located.
Increasing Angler Participation in Connecticut
A summary of license sales and various recruitment, retention, and reactivation initiatives implemented from 2011-2016.
Freshwater
Trout and Salmon Stamp Brochure
A Fisheries Guide to Lakes and Ponds of Connecticut
Features over 120 water bodies that were surveyed from 1987 through 2000
A Pictorial Guide to Freshwater Fishes of Connecticut
Features over 80 fish species found in Connecticut Waters
Interactive Atlas of Crayfish of Connecticut
An interactive map showing the distribution of the nine species of crayfish observed though DEEP’s Fisheries and Water Quality Monitoring programs. The application contains a map for each species, an overview of crayfish anatomy, key identification characteristics, and detailed photographs. Contact DEEP Fisheries at 860-424-3474 or email DEEP.inland.fisheries@ct.gov to contribute additional information
Connecticut Crayfish Identification Chart
A simple flowchart for identifying crayfish of Connecticut
Bass Management Lakes Brochure and Plan
Trout Management Areas Brochure and Plan
CT Aquatic Resources Education (CARE)
Diadromous Fish Restoration and Enhancement
Habitat Conservation and Enhancement
Inland Fisheries Research and Management
Housatonic River Research and Management
Lake and Large River Angler Surveys
Monitoring Fish Populations in Streams
Monitoring Warmwater Fish Populations in Lakes and Large Rivers
Marine
Striped Bass Management Plan
The latest document regarding Amendment 6 of the ASMFC Fisheries Management Plan for striped bass.
Marine Fisheries Trophy Fish Award Program Summary
See how many trophy saltwater fish were caught in your favorite marine fishing spot! Includes the number of awards by each species along with new state records.
2007 Eelgrass Report
An assessment of the impacts of commercial and recreational fishing and other activities to eelgrass in Connecticut’s waters and recommendations for management. Submitted in response to Public Act 01-115.
Marine Fisheries Information Circular
Information on Connecticut's statutes and regulations governing the taking of lobsters, marine and anadromous finfish, and crabs by commercial and recreational fishermen.
Marine Fisheries Interstate Management
Collect fishery dependent statistics from harvesters and dealers on catch, harvest, fishing effort by gear type and season; compile and analyze the data to provide information for quota monitoring, stock assessment, and development and evaluation of Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) and management measures.
A Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut See below for the latest Annual Performance Reports for the Marine Fisheries Recreational Fisheries Projects.
2018 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2017 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2016 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2015 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2014 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2013 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2012 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2011 Marine Fisheries Division Study of Marine Recreational Fisheries in Connecticut
2010 Marine Fisheries Survey Report Executive Summary
2009 Marine Fisheries Survey Report
2008 Marine Fisheries Survey Report
2007 Marine Fisheries Survey Report
2006 Marine Fisheries Survey Report
Lobster Information
The latest Disaster Relief Report summarizing the results of the lobster assessment and monitoring project from 2001 to 2005.
Spring 2005 Disaster Relief Report
The initial report on the widespread lobster die-off that occurred during 1998-1999.
1999 Lobster Mortality Report
Content last updated on April 24, 2020.