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Angler's Guide Share the Experience—Take Someone Fishing • APRIL 14 Opening Day Trout Fishing 2018 CONNECTICUT ANGLER’S GUIDE INLAND & MARINE FISHING YOUR SOURCE For CT Fishing Information »New Trout & »New Inland »New Marine Salmon Stamp Regulations Regulations See page 8 & 20 for 2018 for 2018 See page 20 See page 58 Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection www.ct.gov/deep/fishing FISHING REGULATIONS GUIDE - GA TRIM: . 8˝ X 10-1/2˝ (AND VARIOUS OTHER STATES) BLEED: . 8-1/4˝ X 10-3/4˝ SAFETY: . 7˝ X 10˝ TRIM TRIM SAFETY TRIM BLEED BLEED SAFETY BLEED BLEED TRIM TRIM SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY TRIM TRIM BLEED BLEED TRIM TRIM TRIM BLEED BLEED SAFETY SAFETY Client: Progressive Job No: 16D00890 Created by: Dalon Wolford Applications: InDesign CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC Job Description: Full Page, 4 Color Ad Document Name: Bass ad / Fishing Regulations Guide - GA and various other states Final Trim Size: 7-7/8˝ X 10-1/2˝ Final Bleed: 8-1/8˝ X 10-13/16˝ Safety: 7˝ X 10˝ Date Created: 11/7/16 FISHING REGULATIONS GUIDE - GA TRIM: . 8˝ X 10-1/2˝ (AND VARIOUS OTHER STATES) BLEED: . 8-1/4˝ X 10-3/4˝ SAFETY: . 7˝ X 10˝ TRIM TRIM SAFETY TRIM BLEED BLEED SAFETY BLEED BLEED TRIM TRIM SAFETY SAFETY 2018 CONNECTICUT ANGLER’S GUIDE INLAND REGULATIONS INLAND & MARINE FISHING Easy two-step process: 1. Check the REGULATION TABLE (page 21) for general statewide Contents regulations. General Fishing Information 2. Look up the waterbody in the LAKE AND PONDS Directory of Services Phone Numbers .............................2 (pages 32–41) or RIVERS AND STREAMS (pages 44–52) Licenses .......................................................................... 10 listings to find any special regulations. Permits ............................................................................ 11 National Saltwater Registry Program ............................. 11 Trophy Fish Award Affidavit ............................................ 12 Trophy Fish Awards ......................................................... 13 Bait and Tackle Shops .................................................... 14 Law Enforcement ............................................................ 16 Are The Fish I Catch Safe To Eat? .................................. 17 Aquatic Invasive Species .......................................... 18–19 Inland Fisheries Inland Recreational Fishing Regulations ........................21 Definitions .................................................................26–27 Disabled Access .............................................................27 Atlantic Salmon Broodstock Fishery ..............................28 Alewives & Blueback Herring ..........................................28 Neighborhood Fishing Opportunities .............................30 Record Freshwater Fish ..................................................31 Lakes & Ponds .......................................................... 32–41 A Guide to Catchable Freshwater Fish .....................42–43 Rivers & Streams .......................................................44–52 LEARN TO FISH: Free Classes, Page 6 The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) Program Marine Fisheries will introduce you and your family to the fun of fishing. Expert Line Between Marine & Inland Districts ..........................54 instruction, hands-on activities and a fishing trip will lead to Fishing in Coastal State Parks ........................................55 wonderful time spent outside with your family or friends. Enhanced Fishing Opportunities ....................................56 Marine Angler Survey .....................................................57 ON THE COVER Marine Volunteer Angler Survey Program ......................57 Jeanne Wadsworth with a nice Largemouth Marine Recreational Regulations ....................................58 Bass she caught at Breakneck Pond (Nipmuck Rules Covering Crabs, Lobsters, Shellfish & Bait ..........60 State Forest, Union). Jeanne cast a top water Coastal Boat Launches ...................................................61 “Rebel Pop-R” lure to a small opening in the State Record Marine Fish ...............................................62 weeds in Breakneck Pond and popped it once Tide Table ........................................................................64 before there was an explosion out of the water. “I set the hook and held on. My kayak was being towed around and with only 8 lb line on, I didn't think I had a prayer at landing it. Opening Day: April 14th, 2018 Fortunately, it wrapped itself around a stump that I could get to and as I approached it I saw the huge mouth. I was able to reach down and get it. Held it up for a couple of quick shots FAMILY FISHING DAY 2018 and released it back. Such an awesome experience especially from a kayak.” (photo by Sandra Vinton) May 12th—no license required. TO REPORT A WILDLIFE VIOLATION For updates to the 2018 CT Angler’s Guide and other Call 1-800-842-HELP fishing information see: 24 Hours Toll Free • All Calls Confidential www.ct.gov/deep/fishing CT Department of Energy & Environmental Protection SAFETY SAFETY TRIM TRIM BLEED BLEED TRIM TRIM TRIM BLEED BLEED SAFETY SAFETY Client: Progressive Job No: 16D00890 Created by: Dalon Wolford Applications: InDesign CC, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Illustrator CC Job Description: Full Page, 4 Color Ad Document Name: Bass ad / Fishing Regulations Guide - GA and various other states Final Trim Size: 7-7/8˝ X 10-1/2˝ Final Bleed: 8-1/8˝ X 10-13/16˝ Safety: 7˝ X 10˝ Date Created: 11/7/16 2018 CONNECTICUT ANGLER’S GUIDE INLAND & MARINE FISHING The Connecticut Angler’s Guide is published annually by the State of Connecticut Dannel P. Malloy, Governor Department of Energy & Marine Fisheries Program Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL Environmental Protection Mark Alexander, Assistant Director Robert Klee, Commissioner Susan Whalen, Deputy Commissioner Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Bureau of Natural Resources 79 Elm Street William A. Hyatt, Chief Hartford, CT 06106-5127 www.ct.gov/deep About This Guide Fisheries Division Peter J. Aarrestad, Director This high-quality guide is offered to you by the Connecticut Department of Energy The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection is an Affirmative Action/Equal & Environmental Protection through Opportunity Employer that is committed to complying with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact us at (860) 418-5910 or [email protected] if you: have a disability its unique partnership with J.F. Griffin and need a communication aid or service; have limited proficiency in English and may need information Publishing, LLC. in another language; or if you wish to file an ADA or Title VI discrimination complaint. The revenue generated through ad sales This Guide is intended to provide a summary of the more important rules and regulations governing significantly lowers production costs and sport fishing in Connecticut and to assist in the enjoyment of the angling experience. For legal purposes, generates savings. These savings translate the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the Connecticut General Statutes must be consulted. into additional funds for other important NOTICE: Some advertisements in this publication may state that “No sales tax” is due. This is because the retailer is agency programs. located in a state that does not impose sales or use tax, and the retailer is not registered to collect Connecticut sales and use taxes. While you may not have to pay sales tax in the state where you bought the goods or services, you must If you have any feedback or are inter- pay Connecticut use tax on taxable goods or services purchased for use in Connecticut. For more information, see ested in advertising, please contact us at the Department of Revenue Services’ Informational Publication 2011(15), Q&A on the Connecticut Individual Use Tax: 413.884.1001 or at www.JFGriffin.com www.ct.gov/drs/lib/drs/publications/pubsip/2011/ip2011-15.pdf Graphic Design: Directory of Services Jon Gulley, Dane Fay, John Corey, For additional information the following DEEP offices may be contacted from 8:30 a.m. to Evelyn Haddad, Chris Sobolowski 4:30 p.m. Please note that the DEEP – Licensing and Revenue Permit Sales Office is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Note that the Sales Office closes at noon before major holidays and may close early during periods of severe weather. DEEP website ...........................www.ct.gov/deep Parks & Recreation...............860-424-3200 Fisheries Division Wildlife ...................................860-424-3011 (Central Office) ........................860-424-3474 Forestry .................................860-424-3630 Inland Fisheries.....................860-424-3474 General DEEP Information ...860-424-3000 Licensing & Revenue ............860-424-3105 Marine Fisheries Program (Headquarters—Old Lyme) .....860-434-6043 DEEP Store (Maps & Publications) ............860-424-3555 Environmental Conservation Police .............860-424-3012 Field Services Questions concerning hunting, trapping, fishing, boating, camping, recreational use of state lands, forestry, and law enforcement may be directed to one of the following field offices (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Eastern Area Marine Law Headquarters ........................860-295-9523 Enforcement..........................860-434-9840 Western Area Boating Safety Headquarters ........................860-485-0226 and Education .......................860-434-8638
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