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E-Tackle Box
(links to fishing info)
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Mystery Fish
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Do you reco
gnize this fish?
Email your guess to DEEP.inland.fisheries@ct.gov
The October mystery fish was the Spottail Shiner (
Notropis hudsonius). Named for the faint black spot found at the base of the tail. The spottail is easily confused with other silvery minnows like the Fallfish, Common Shiner, and small Golden Shiners.
This native minnow can be found in larger rivers and some lakes. The spottail is a schooling species and when present can be very abundant. They are one of the most important forage (food) species in the Connecticut River and it's larger tributaries.
The maximum size for the spottail is about 5 inches.
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Have a Tip or Photo You Would Like to See in CT Fishin' Tips?
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Email your tip to DEEP.Inland.Fisheries@ct.gov
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Budding Angler in Your Family?
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Wondering what's new in fisheries?
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Get the latest in fisheries through our quarterly reports.
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License Fees Fund Fishing and Hunting Programs
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100% of the fees collected from the sale of fishing and hunting licenses, tags, permits, and stamps goes to support fish and wildlife conservation, preservation, and recreation programs administered by the Bureau of Natural Resources.
Each time you purchase a license your contribution goes to support fishing, hunting, and open space right here in CT.
So the next time you catch a Walleye, Brown Trout, or Striped Bass, see a Bald Eagle, harvest a white-tail, pheasant, or turkey, give yourself and your fellow sportsmen a pat on the back!
You are making a difference and we t
hank you for your support!
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Connecticut Wildlife Magazine
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Every issue of this bi-monthly publication includes great wildlife photography, in-depth feature articles written by DEEP biologists, information about hunting and fishing, and natural history articles.
Connecticut Wildlife Magazine is published six times each year.
Subscriptions are $8 for one year, $15 for two, or $20 for three years.
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Report a Violation
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Help to protect our natural resources for future outdoor sports enthusiasts. Report suspected violations by calling DEEP Environmental Conservation Police at 1-800-842-HELP
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Are you 16-17 years old?
Get 50% off fishing and hunting licenses
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All 16 and 17 year old Connecticut residents can purchase 2015 fishing and hunting licenses, tags, permits, and/or stamps at 50% of the full resident cost. Get your license now!.
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Need a Permit?
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lanning a fishing tournament or derby? Would you like to stock some fish in your pond? You can now take advantage of our new on-line permit application system, ezFile. To get started, download Google Chrome, create your user account, and submit an application. If you have questions, give us a call at 860-424-FISH (3474).
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Missed an Issue of CT Fishin' Tips?
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Fall trout stocking has been completed, however, due to a reduction in the amount water coming from the wells at the Quinebaug Hatchery, the Inland Fisheries Division
has had to stock some additional trout. These trout have been stocked into various lakes around the state in order to provide great late fall fishing and support winter ice fishing opportunities. For more information check out the
2015 fall trout stocking
report.
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Surplus Broodstock Atlantic Salmon have been stocked into the designated broodstock fishery areas on the Naugatuck River and Shetucket River as well as Mount Tom Pond and Crystal Lake. This is a unique opportunity to fish for and hopefully catch, an Atlantic salmon.
Note: Beginning on December 1, 2015 the daily creel (harvest) limit is 1 salmon per day (in rivers). Gear is limited to artificial flies or lures with a single free swinging hook (no treble hooks). For more information see page 24 of the 2015 Angler's Guide.
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2016 Save the Dates! Upcoming fishing events you and your family will not want to miss. Stay tuned for details as we approach each of the dates.
January 30, 2016: Coventry Lake and CARE Ice Fishing Event, Patriots Park, Coventry.
February 6, 2016: No Child Left Inside-Winterfest and CARE Ice Fishing Event, Black Rock State Park, Thomaston.
February 13, 2016: DEEP Angler Recognition and Trophy Fish Awards Ceremony, CT Convention Center, Hartford (held during the CT Fishing and Hunting Show).
April 9, 2016: Trout season opens at 6:00 am.
May 7, 2016: Statewide Free Fishing Day. No Child Left Inside Great Park Pursuit and CARE Family Fishing Day, Stratton Brook State Park, Simsbury.
June 19, 2016: Free Fishing License Day, number 1.
August 13, 2016: Free Fishing License Day, number 2. CARE saltwater fishing event and No Child Left Inside Great Park Pursuit, Fort Trumbull State Park, New London.
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2016 Licenses Available: Show your support for CT's Fish and Wildlife by purchasing or renewing your fishing license or youth fishing passport. 100% of the revenue from the sale of licenses goes to support fish and wildlife programs run through the Bureau of Natural Resources. The 2016 licenses are available online now (mobile friendly).
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| Surplus Broodstock Atlantic Salmon |
Surplus Broodstock Atlantic Salmon are stocked into the Naugatuck River and Shetucket River Broodstock areas as well as several lakes. These salmon have been raised at the Kensington State Fish Hatchery and have produced millions of offspring during their 3-4 years at the hatchery. Stocking these fish, which have passed their reproductive prime, provides a unique fishery for many anglers. The regulations related to this fishery can be found in the Inland section of the Connecticut Angler's Guide. Thanks to the anglers who posted these photos to the CTFishandWildlife Facebook page.
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Congratulations to Thien Nguyen
who landed the new state record Blackfish (Tautog). Thien's catch weighed in at an impressive 26.6 pounds and was within 2 pounds of the current world record!
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Deja vu!
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ust a couple of weeks after the state record Blackfish was landed (above), Ray Davidson caught this 24 pound Blackfish (Tautog). Congrats on such an impressive fish!
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Learn to fish ON the water
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Ice fishing is a great way to spend quality time outdoors during a beautiful winter day. Attend a
FREE CARE (Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education) Learn to Ice Fish class. Check out our
class schedule (new classes are frequently added) and sign up today!
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By purchasing a fishing license, you help to support conservation and improvement of Connecticut's fisheries. Thank you!
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