Swamp Yankee Outfitters CT

12/12/2025

🎣❄️ It’s Almost Ice Fishing Season at Swamp Yankee Outfitters! ❄️🎣

Cabin fever is about to meet its match! As soon as safe ice locks up here in Connecticut, Swamp Yankee Outfitters will officially kick off Ice Fishing Season — and weekend dates will be opening up soon!

If you’ve never stepped onto the ice before, this is the year to try it. Ice fishing is one of the best ways to beat the winter blues, get outdoors, and enjoy a day filled with laughs, fresh air, and steady action.

What’s Included:
🔥 Heated shanty
🎣 All rods, tip-ups, bait & gear
🛠️ Fully guided setup
❄️ Safe, comfortable, family-friendly experience

Species We Target:
• Northern Pike
• Trout
• Largemouth & Smallmouth Bass
• Panfish (Perch, Crappie, Bluegill)

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned angler, we’ve got you covered. Ice fishing is a blast for families, friends, and anyone looking to break up the long winter.

Weekend dates will be announced shortly — spots fill fast!
Message the page or drop a comment if you want to get on the early list.

Let’s make this winter one to remember! ❄️🎣🔥
— Swamp Yankee Outfitters CT

11/11/2025

Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our great nation.

From all of us at Swamp Yankee Outfitters CT, thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms. We are forever grateful.

To all Veterans — we salute you. 🙏🇺🇸
Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

🦌 Northwest Connecticut Buck Down!
Saturday afternoon I tagged this 7-point buck — all from the saddle.

Ran my XOP saddle, Prime Rona bow, Easton Full Metal Jacket arrows, and a Grim Reaper Whitetail Special broadhead… and the setup did exactly what it was built to do.

Nothing beats the rush of a successful hunt in November . 🍂🏹

10/28/2025

09/23/2025

⚠️ Attention Swamp Yankee Outfitters Customers ⚠️

We are currently experiencing a system malfunction. If you received an email from Square on Monday, September 22 stating that your contract was canceled, please disregard it and reach out to us directly.

We are aware of the issue and are actively working with Square to get it resolved. ✅

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we fix this glitch!

– Swamp Yankee Outfitters CT

08/24/2025

07/31/2025

Was a great day out with the boys yesterday can’t wait to do it again get ahold of Wil-Ril Fishing Adventures for your next fishing adventure.

Let’s talk about a dream.

Acquired the thirst ✅
Found a steal of a deal for rods and reels ✅
Bought some more tackle ✅
Drove myself crazy for 2 weeks ✅
Found the right crew for the first tuna ✅
Checked my oil ✅

This tuna was always a dream we just didn’t think it was going to happen this fast. That’s always been my style, if I get the itch for something I don’t sleep til it’s accomplished. This offshore trolling is like my childhood, just alittle saltier, further out, and easier.
What’s better about just catching this tuna is the fact we did it in our own boat. I have a small circle of trusted captains and I took tid bits of info from everyone and put them together. appreciate all the intel and words of encouragement.

This moment is huge not just for me personally but the buisness. In the future we would love to keep this option on hand for our clients. Need a lot more pictures to get before we can start booking those!

I was thinking 3 weeks ago to myself: I have the boat now and I’m great at driving a boat why not scrap together the bare essentials and try to catch a tuna.

The blue collar dream .

Wilrilfishing.com

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07/11/2025

🎯 NON-RESIDENT HUNTERS: IMPORTANT INFO FOR FIRST-TIME LICENSES IN CONNECTICUT 🦃🏹

Planning to hunt in Connecticut for the first time? Here’s what you need to know to purchase your Non-Resident Fi****ms Hunting License or Archery Permit:

🔸 Non-Resident Fi****ms Hunting License
To purchase for the first time, you must provide:
✔ Proof of a Hunter Education Certificate, OR
✔ A copy of a Resident Fi****ms Hunting License (valid within the last 5 years from the state you lived in at the time).

🔸 Non-Resident Archery Permit
To purchase for the first time, you must provide:
✔ A valid Bow Hunter Education Certificate.
❌ Please note: Combination Fi****ms/Bow Hunter courses are NOT accepted for bow certification in CT.

📲 Upload your proof of certification by logging into your Connecticut Conservation ID account, scrolling to the bottom of the page, and clicking “Request Update to Profile.” Select the type of update you’re requesting and upload your documents.

📞 Questions or issues after certification?
Call: (860) 424-3105
Email: [email protected]

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07/11/2025

The 2025-2026 Connecticut Migratory Bird Hunting Guide is now available on the DEEP website. The Guide contains season dates and other important information pertaining to upcoming hunting seasons for waterfowl (including Canada geese), woodcock, snipe, rails, and crows.

Please note: There are changes to migratory bird hunting seasons this year. The majority of these changes pertain to the South Zone and the duck seasons. A printed version of the guide is currently being produced and should be available within the next few weeks.

Congratulations again to New Canaan resident Ben Bognon (age 18), whose colored pencil drawing of two northern pintails was selected as the "Best in Show" for the 2025 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp competition. Ben's art will be featured on the 2026 Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp!

View the 2025-2026 guide at https://portal.ct.gov/deep/hunting/connecticut-migratory-bird-hunting-guide

07/08/2025

Looks like we’re in for another solid ice fishing season!
With that in mind, we’re officially opening up our calendar for winter trips.

Starting December 1st (weather and ice conditions permitting), we’ll be offering weekend ice fishing trips across some of the best ponds and lakes in Connecticut. Spots will be limited, so grab your crew and lock in your weekend early. ❄️🎣. When the temps drop and the lakes lock up, it’s time to break out the tip-ups and hit the hardwater with Swamp Yankee Outfitters CT. Ice fishing in Northwest Connecticut is the perfect winter escape—quiet, peaceful, and full of action if you know where to set up (and we do).

Whether you’re fishing a hidden pond deep in the woods or a bigger lake surrounded by snow-covered hills, the mornings start cold, crisp, and quiet. You’ll hear the ice groan now and then, maybe see a hawk glide over the treetops—but mostly, it’s just you, the crew, and the anticipation of that flag snapping up.

We target pike, bass, trout, and panfish—whatever’s biting—and we’ve got all the gear to keep you warm, fed, and on the fish. Whether you’re brand new or a seasoned hardwater angler, we’ll put you on a solid bite and make sure you enjoy every minute of it.

Come experience a real New England winter the Swamp Yankee way.