2013 CT Anglers Guide - CT.gov
2013 CT Anglers Guide - CT.gov
2013 CT Anglers Guide - CT.gov
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<strong>2013</strong> Connecticut<br />
Angler’s <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Inland & Marine Fishing<br />
Contents<br />
Directory of Services Phone Numbers........................................2<br />
Articles<br />
Enhanced Fishing Opportunities.............................................8<br />
InLAND regulations<br />
Easy two-step process:<br />
1. Check the REGULATION TABLE (page 12) for general<br />
statewide regulations.<br />
2. Look up the waterbody in the LAKE AND PONDS<br />
(pages 22–31) or RIVERS AND STREAMS (pages 34–42)<br />
listings to find any special regulations.<br />
Inland Fisheries<br />
Licenses........................................................................... 10<br />
Permits............................................................................. 11<br />
Current Inland Regulations.............................................. 12<br />
Atlantic Salmon Broodstock Fishery............................... 13<br />
Alewives & Blueback Herring........................................... 13<br />
Responsible Angling........................................................ 14<br />
Law Enforcement............................................................. 14<br />
New Programs................................................................. 15<br />
Definitions.................................................................. 16–17<br />
Disabled Access.............................................................. 17<br />
Are The Fish I Catch Safe To Eat?................................... 18<br />
Record Freshwater Fish................................................... 19<br />
Aquatic Nuisance Species.........................................20–21<br />
Lakes & Ponds........................................................... 22–31<br />
Rivers & Streams........................................................34–42<br />
Marine Fisheries<br />
Line Between Marine & Inland Districts...........................44<br />
Important Definitions of Fishing Terms............................45<br />
Marine Angler Registry Program.....................................45<br />
Marine Recreational Angler Survey ................................46<br />
Marine Volunteer Angler Survey Program.......................46<br />
Marine Recreational Regulations.....................................48<br />
Rules Covering Crabs, Lobsters, Shellfish & Bait...........50<br />
Coastal Boat Launches.................................................... 51<br />
Fishing in Coastal State Parks.........................................52<br />
State Record Marine Fish................................................53<br />
Trophy Fish Awards....................................................54–55<br />
Trophy Affidavit................................................................54<br />
Tide Table.........................................................................56<br />
Learn to Fish, page 4<br />
The Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) Program<br />
will introduce you and your family to the fun of fishing. Expert<br />
instruction, hands-on activities and a fishing trip will lead to<br />
wonderful time spent outside with your family or friends.<br />
On the cover<br />
A young fisherman celebrates<br />
his catch — a nice striped bass.<br />
© Lenny Rudow | Dreamstime.com<br />
Inset: A 20 lb. broodstock Atlantic<br />
salmon caught-and-released in the<br />
Shetucket River by Dylan Wawrick<br />
(Amston).<br />
Opening Day: April 20 th , <strong>2013</strong><br />
For updates to the<br />
<strong>2013</strong> <strong>CT</strong> Angler’s<br />
<strong>Guide</strong> and other<br />
fishing information see:<br />
www.ct.<strong>gov</strong>/deep/fishing<br />
To Report a Wildlife Violation<br />
CALL<br />
24 HOURS -<br />
TOLL FREE<br />
1-800-842-HELP<br />
ALL CALLS CONFIDENTIAL<br />
<strong>CT</strong> Department of Energy & Environmental Protection