Northwest Connecticut Sportsman's Council

06/20/2026

Last for trout anglers to provide your input on the Catch and Release season. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3VUfzSSYjy

This survey closes tomorrow, June 20th, at 12:00 noon.

Connecticut is now five years into having "no closed season" for trout as established by Connecticut Public Act 21-12 by the CT General Assembly. Only this group can create or modify a law. CT DEEP can only pass regulations to support such laws. CT DEEP cannot single handedly bring back Opening Day.

Back story: In 2021, after the passage of Public Act 21-12 by the CT General Assembly, the Fisheries Division sought angler input to obtain preferences and desires related to trout fishing for the 2022 season. Based those responses the Fisheries Division opted to implement a default statewide regulation requiring "catch and release" for trout from March 1 until the second Saturday of April. Now, after five years of a Catch and Release season for trout, the Fisheries Division is once again seeking angler input on preferences.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your preferences and opinions about the Catch and Release season for trout. Take the survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3VUfzSSYjy

Tight lines

05/26/2026

Greetings anglers - Connecticut is now five years into having "no closed season" for trout as established by Connecticut Public Act 21-12 and we are seeking your input via this short anonymous survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3VUfzSSYjy

Back story: In 2021, after the passage of Public Act 21-12, the Fisheries Division sought angler input to obtain preferences and desires related to trout fishing for the 2022 season. Based those responses the Fisheries Division opted to implement a default statewide regulation requiring "catch and release" for trout from March 1 until the second Saturday of April. Now, after five years of a Catch and Release season for trout, the Fisheries Division is once again seeking angler input on preferences.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your preferences and opinions about the Catch and Release season for trout. Take the survey https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/3VUfzSSYjy

This survey will be open for 3 weeks.

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05/20/2026

05/13/2026

The council recognized Charter Arms today for their continued support of the council

05/07/2026

This Saturday May 9 is Connecticut's annual FREE Fishing Day! No fishing license is required to fish statewide, all other rules and regulations remain in effect. Please take this opportunity to share your passion for fishing with someone who has never fished or has not for a very long time. We hope you enjoy relaxing in the company of family and friends while casting a line or two.

BTW - come join us at Black Rock State Park in Watertown for our annual Family Fishing Day. FREE event, all welcome, runs 10 am to 3 pm

04/30/2026

The Sportsman Outpost in Wolcott was recognized by the council for their generosity for the council dinner

04/30/2026

The council was recognized by the state for 25 years of conservation and continued preservation of hunting