CT DEEP releases salmonid plan
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has released its 2021-25 Salmonid Action Plan, which outlines the direction it will take managing trout and salmon.
The purpose of the plan is to provide a suite of actions that will maintain and improve recreational salmonid fishing and to conserve wild populations in Connecticut. Looking ahead, the Fisheries Division will be more adaptive and responsive with salmonid production, distribution, and conservation in order to meet the changing desires and preferences of Connecticut’s residents. The plan focuses on four themes:
DEEP said the document is an Action Plan, which is a compilation of tangible items to consider and implement. These actions are presented by theme, goal, and objective.
This plan differs from traditional Fisheries Management Plans, which describe how fish populations are manipulated through a variety of techniques including regulations (seasons, gear, size limits) and stocking.