2013 CT Anglers Guide - CT.gov
2013 CT Anglers Guide - CT.gov
2013 CT Anglers Guide - CT.gov
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Enhanced Fishing Opportunities<br />
Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Program<br />
This Marine Fisheries program is part of a broader Department<br />
effort to improve the quality of access and fishing to our Public<br />
Trust marine fisheries resources in <strong>CT</strong>, especially in urban areas.<br />
This unique program relies on reduced size limit regulations to<br />
allow anglers young and old alike the opportunity to experience<br />
the joy and relaxation of outdoor recreation and the satisfaction<br />
of catching their own dinner. At the same time,<br />
the design of this program assures that marine<br />
fish conservation objectives continue to be met.<br />
Appendix A. Public Shore Fishing Access Sites<br />
where Summer Flounder/Fluke (16 inch min.<br />
length) and Scup (9 inch min. length) may be taken<br />
at a smaller length limit. Please see page 48 for a<br />
complete list of marine recreational fishing regulations<br />
including creel limit and open seasons.<br />
Look for this sign!<br />
Bonus Striper Fishing Program<br />
Between May 1 and June 30, inclusive striped bass<br />
at least 22 inches but less than 28 inches total<br />
length may be possessed provided the angler:<br />
1. has in their possession a <strong>2013</strong> Bonus Striped<br />
Bass Voucher issued by the <strong>CT</strong> DEEP for each<br />
such fish possessed. Vouchers can be obtained at <strong>CT</strong> DEEP offices, Coastal State<br />
Parks, Selected Bait and Tackle Shops and other designated locations.<br />
2. immediately upon retention of such fish, permanently record on the voucher in ink,<br />
the date of capture and length of fish harvested;<br />
3. retain the voucher with the fish until such fish is taken to the home or other location<br />
where the fish is to be consumed;<br />
4. takes not more than two such fish per day regardless of the number of vouchers the<br />
angler may possess.<br />
What are the regulations concerning this bonus striped bass fishery?<br />
A minimum size slot limit (22 inches and less than 28 inches) and a creel limit of one<br />
(1) striped bass per voucher. The voucher is good for one (1) bonus striped bass. Two (2)<br />
bonus fish may be harvested per day. Open (valid) from May 1 – June 30, <strong>2013</strong>. Voucher<br />
card must be filled out immediately upon harvest of a qualifying striped bass. Valid<br />
in Connecticut state waters only. The normal limit of two (2) striped bass 28 inches or<br />
greater may also be harvested.<br />
FOR <strong>2013</strong>... Striped Bass Bonus Program Now Offered Statewide!<br />
Vouchers will be available this spring at DEEP agency offices and state parks.<br />
SAMPLE<br />
not a valid card<br />
Appendix A: Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing<br />
Program Access Sites<br />
Learn more by selecting any site below from the drop-down list on<br />
www.lisrc.uconn.edu/coastalaccess. Also see Marine Regulations<br />
on page 48.<br />
Site<br />
Fairfield County<br />
Pleasure Beach Family Fishing Pier<br />
Saint Mary's by the Sea<br />
Seaside Park<br />
Ash Creek Open Space<br />
Jennings Beach<br />
Penfield Beach<br />
Penfield Reef<br />
Calf Pasture Beach<br />
Maritime Aquarium Park<br />
Bond's Dock<br />
Long Beach<br />
Point-No-Point<br />
Russian Beach<br />
Short Beach Park<br />
Sherwood Island State Park<br />
Middlesex County<br />
South Cove Causeway<br />
Saybrook Point<br />
New Haven County<br />
Branford Point<br />
Chaffinch Island Park<br />
Hammonasset Beach State Park<br />
Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center<br />
Gulf Beach<br />
Silver Sands State Park<br />
Criscuolo Park<br />
Fort Nathan Hale Park<br />
Tomlinson Bridge Fishing Pier<br />
Bradley Point Park<br />
Sandy Point<br />
Sandy Point Bird Sanctuary<br />
New London County<br />
Cini Memorial Park<br />
Hole-in-the-Wall Beach<br />
McCook Park<br />
Rocky Neck State Park<br />
Bluff Point State Park and Reserve<br />
Eastern Point Beach<br />
UCONN-Avery Point<br />
City Pier and Waterfront Park<br />
Fort Trumbull State Park<br />
DEEP Marine Headquarters—Ferry Landing Park<br />
Mystic River Park<br />
Stonington Point<br />
Stonington Town Dock Fishing Pier<br />
Harkness Memorial State Park<br />
Jordan Cove Water Access<br />
Mago Point Park<br />
Waterford Beach Park<br />
City<br />
Bridgeport<br />
Bridgeport<br />
Bridgeport<br />
Fairfield<br />
Fairfield<br />
Fairfield<br />
Fairfield<br />
Norwalk<br />
Norwalk<br />
Stratford<br />
Stratford<br />
Stratford<br />
Stratford<br />
Stratford<br />
Westport<br />
Old Saybrook<br />
Old Saybrook<br />
Branford<br />
Guilford<br />
Madison<br />
Milford<br />
Milford<br />
Milford<br />
New Haven<br />
New Haven<br />
New Haven<br />
West Haven<br />
West Haven<br />
West Haven<br />
East Lyme<br />
East Lyme<br />
East Lyme<br />
East Lyme<br />
Groton<br />
Groton<br />
Groton<br />
New London<br />
New London<br />
Old Lyme<br />
Stonington<br />
Stonington<br />
Stonington<br />
Waterford<br />
Waterford<br />
Waterford<br />
Waterford<br />
8 <strong>2013</strong> Connecticut Angler’s <strong>Guide</strong>
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