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. 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