Farmington River: A small portion of the West Branch Farmington River in the Riverton area (from the intersection of Hogback Road and Route 20 downstream to the gas pipeline crossing ) will be closed to all fishing from April 1st until 6:00AM on Opening Day.
Mill River (Fairfield): The Mill River Wild TMA Area (Class 1) is now extended downstream to the crossing with the Merritt Parkway. The Mill River TMA below this crossing is now catch and release year round.
Catfish Daily Limits: There is now a 6 fish per day limit on Channel Catfish and White Catfish in aggregate. There is a 3 fish per day limit in places where the Fisheries Division stocks Adult Channel Catfish. Previously, there was no daily limit.
Common Carp: There is now a daily limit of 5 fish per day with no more than one fish over 30″ in length, except in the New Trophy Common Carp Waters. Previously, there was no daily limit or size limit.
Trophy Carp: Several waters are now designated as “Trophy Carp Waters” with a 1 fish per day limit and a MAXIMUM size of 26″ (all fish over 26″ must be released without avoidable injury). Previously, there were no Trophy Carp Waters.
Atlantic Salmon Broodstock Areas: The period when broodstock salmon gear restrictions(see 2018 Angler’s Guide) are effective has been extended one month and is now September 1 to March 31 (inclusive). These gear restrictions apply to all angling for any species within the designated areas.
Tenkara Fishing: Tenkara fishing is now allowed in all fly fishing areas.
Alexander Lake: is now open to fishing year round
Pasture Pond (Quinebaug Hatchery Pond): is now designated as a Trout Park
Baldwins Pond and Green Falls Reservoir: Now open to fishing from 6:00am on the Second Saturday of April through the last day of February.
The Trout Stamp is required to fish in any area where trout may be caught. (including TMA’s and Trout Parks)