{Cover of Angler} The 2009 Angler's Guide is currently available in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format.

A printed version of the Angler's Guide can be obtained anywhere you can purchase a fishing license or by calling (860) 424-FISH (3474).  

The Angler's Guide is a large file and may take several minutes to download.  To make accessing information on specific topics faster, sections of the guide have also been provided for downloading as a separate file.

Complete Angler's Guide

2009 Angler's Guide  (PDF, 6,123K)

Angler's Guide - Sections

PART ONE - Inland Fisheries Regulations, Licenses, Definitions, Record Fish (PDF, 1,802K)

PART TWO - Lakes and Ponds (PDF, 887K)

PART THREE - Rivers and Streams, Habitat Conservation and Enhancement, Family Fishing, CARE (Learn to Fish), Quinebaug Fishing Ponds (PDF, 1,040K)

PART FOUR - Marine Fisheries Regulations, Boat Launches, Trophy Fish, Tide Table (PDF, 4,466K)

The Angler's Guide is intended to provide a summary of the more important rules and regulations governing sport fishing in Connecticut and to assist in the enjoyment of the angling experience. For legal purposes, the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies and the General Statutes of Connecticut must be consulted.

REMINDER: Public access to fishing waters is restricted to rights-of way designated by poster or by permission of landowner.  On state-leased streams, fishermen must stay near the stream bank as indicated by signs.

For information on the latest Fish Consumption Advisory issued by the Department of Public Health, please see A Guide to Safe Eating of Fish Caught in Connecticut.

Content Last Updated on January 6, 2009