Governor Ned Lamont has just announced at 4:55 pm that effective today (March 4, 2021) trout season is open (Executive Order 10B).
Click HERE to read the press release.
We are working to update our web pages, however, please see the current trout stocking report by clicking HERE.
The Fisheries Division has started stocking trout as would be expected for this time of year, however, as the season is now open, not every water has been stocked. We will be working daily between now and mid -may to get all of the trout we have raised fo the spring of 2021. Please be patient as it will take time for us to get everywhere.
Here are some details of what this means for trout fishing now that the season has been opened by Gov. Lamont:
Trout Parks: 2 trout per day (can harvest effective March 4, 2021)
Trout Management Areas (Rivers/Streams): Catch and Release until April 10, 2021. Please refer to the respective TMA for rules effective on April 10, 2021 and beyond.
Trout Management Lakes: One fish per day, 16" minimum length until March 31, 2021, then 5 fish per day.
Trophy Trout Areas: 2 fish per day (can harvest effective March 4, 2021)
Wild Trout Management Areas
Class 2 - 2 trout per day, 12 inch minimum length (can harvest effective March 4, 2021)
Class 3 - 5 trout per day, 9 inch minimum length (can harvest effective March 4, 2021)