TweetBlack sea bass Effective 0001 hours, Sunday, May 17, 2020 the possession limit for the commercial harvest of black sea bass will be 60 pounds. For current commercial fishery trip limits and quota status, call 860-434-6374 24/7 for a recorded … Continue reading →
TweetThe following possession limits will be in effect on May 1, 2020 for Connecticut’s commercial fisheries. The possession limits will be periodically adjusted, if needed, to achieve 100% of each of the respective quotas by the end of each quota … Continue reading →
TweetConnecticut PROTECTION Mandatory Commercial Tautog Tagging Program Amendment 1 to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) Tautog (blackfish) Fishery Management Plan (approved in October 2017) mandated implementation of a coast-wide commercial tagging program for tautog. This program is designed … Continue reading →
TweetEffective 0001 hours Sunday, March 29, 2020, the possession limit for the commercial harvest of summer flounder will be reduced to 50 pounds. The Department estimates the commercial quota allocated to the ‘Winter 1’ fishery (25%) has been harvested. Effective … Continue reading →
TweetAmended Regulations Help DEC Further Improve Great Lakes Fisheries and Build on Progress to Offer Excellent Year-Round Fishing New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the adoption of several fishing regulation amendments for New … Continue reading →
Tweet Congrats to Cooper (son) and Jim (dad) Curcuruto who beat out over 250 photos to be the cover of the 2020 Fishing Guide. The theme for 2020 was fishing together as a family. As you can see, Jim and Cooper … Continue reading →
Tweet With Catch & Release Fishing increasing in popularity and feedback from many who prefer to release the monster fish they catch, the Fisheries Division is now recognizing a state record for catch and release anglers. The current list of … Continue reading →
Tweet Resolve to Learn to Fish in 2020 Upcoming Fishing Classes Come and learn a “hole” new way to fish! We offer FREE introductory ice fishing classes. Check out our Schedule of FREE classes … Continue reading →
TweetNOTICE Regulations implementing the Multi-State Possession Program for Summer Flounder were approved by the Connecticut Legislative Regulation Review Committee today. In anticipation of final adoption of the regulations in the near future, DEEP is distributing the program application to potential … Continue reading →
TweetPROTECTION Commercial Fishery Possession Limit Adjustment NOTICE Effective 0001 hours Sunday, December 08, 2019, the Summer flounder commercial fishery possession limit will be 2,000 pounds per week (0001 hours on Sunday through 2359 hours the following Saturday). To facilitate management … Continue reading →
Tweet Do you enjoy fishing? Spending time outdoors? Interested in sharing your knowledge and passion? We need you! Becoming a DEEP CERTIFIED FISHING INSTRUCTOR is easy… Submit an application and pass a background check Attend a 1-day training and begin teaching … Continue reading →
Tweet BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Dec. 4, 2019) — A division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing additional changes to fishing regulations first recommended in September. The Coastal Resources Division of DNR on Wednesday asked the state Board … Continue reading →
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Tweet Just a reminder that the Fisheries Division has extended the Catch and Release window two weeks, through December 15, as a result of public request and subsequent survey results. Over 2,500 people responded to our survey with 75% indicating that the … Continue reading →
Tweet This month’s secret fishing spot is Birge Pond, Bristol. Offering just about something for everyone, Birge Pond is a hidden gem located just north of Downtown Bristol. Starting in 2014, the Fisheries Division began stocking trout in the spring and … Continue reading →
Tweet-Go to page 2- Connecticut Department of ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Commercial Fishery Possession Limit Adjustment NOTICE Effective 0001 hours Sunday, November 24, 2019, the summer flounder commercial fishery possession limit will be 1,200 pounds per week (0001 hours on … Continue reading →
Tweet Hoop Nets, as pictured below, are an effective way to catch Channel Catfish in order to determine the number of fish in a particular waterbody. During this past late summer and fall the Fisheries Division have been setting and monitoring … Continue reading →
Tweet The Naugatuck River “Campville Section” is a hidden gem for those looking to get away from the crowds of the most popular fishing locations. The “Campville” section of the river begins at the Route 118 crossing in Harwinton and extends approximately … Continue reading →
Tweet Do you enjoy fishing? Spending time outdoors? Interested in sharing your knowledge and passion? We need you! Becoming a DEEP CERTIFIED FISHING INSTRUCTOR is easy… Submit an application and pass a background check Attend a 1-day training and begin teaching … Continue reading →
Tweet On October 28, we completed our annual stocking of Walleye fingerlings. The fish are stocked into our Walleye Management Lakes each fall as 4-6 inch fingerlings. The fish were reared and shipped from a commercial hatchery in Minnesota. Stocking fingerlings … Continue reading →
