Trout season declared open as of March 4
Gov. Ned Lamont Thursday declared that the 2021 trout season is immediately open.
The DEEP said it is working to update its web pages; a current trout stocking report at https://portal.ct.gov/…/weekl…/CurrentStockingReport.pdf.
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. DEEP will be working daily between now and mid May to get all of the trout raised for the spring of 2021.
A license and trout stamp is needed to fish for trout in Connecticut. Click here to purchase a license and trout stamp online.
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. 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
o Class 2 – 2 trout per day, 12 inch minimum length (can harvest effective March 4, 2021)
o Class 3 – 5 trout per day, 9 inch minimum length (can harvest effective March 4, 2021)
Click here to find complete regulations in the 2021 Anglers Guide.