KILLINGWORTH, Conn. (WTNH) — In this week’s ‘Buzzing Around CT,’ Natasha Lubczenko learns how to ice fish with Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). “We’re blessed to ...

The vast majority of license suspensions issued are for anglers, since Connecticut issues significantly more fishing licenses than hunting licenses each year, according to James Fowler, spokesperson ...

LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing has been variable, with some really good days, but others that are just plain tough, anglers are citing passing fronts and “bluebird skies” for the up‐and‐down week. Night ...

SMALLMOUTH BASS action is mostly on the slow side but fish are being caught, with reports from Lake Lillinonah, Candlewood Lake, Highland Lake, Lake Zoar, Coventry Lake, Bantam Lake and Colebrook ...

ATLANTIC SALMON ‐ Stocking Update ‐ DEEP stocked another 600 Atlantic salmon this week. These fish were released into the Shetucket River (300 salmon) and the upper (150 salmon) and lower (150 salmon) ...

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, inland sportfishing regulations are changing to protect the lone native trout species in Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Department of ...

LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing has been generally good but spotty as the heat has slowed both anglers and fish at times. Areas to try include Upper Moodus Reservoir, Pachaug Pond, Lake Saltonstall, Lake ...

The brook trout, the only species of native trout in Connecticut, will soon be afforded greater protections under state fishing laws.

During the hunting and fishing season last year, approximately 62 Connecticut hunting and fishing licenses were suspended or revoked, according to documents from the state’s Department of Energy and ...

The group of Atlantic salmon being released this week for the fishery range in weight from 2‐6 pounds each. Following spawning later this fall, DEEP expects several hundred additional salmon from the ...