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CartmanCT · Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Greenwich

Hey guys, I never fished in freshwater before. Is it any good as its in saltwater (in the sound). Should I get a license? Will I be able to catch anything good in ponds, rivers? If so what and how should I do

pdcrack · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 727 Location: Wethersfield CT

first off cartman, welcome to the site...
Personally, I prefer freshwater fishing. Many will tell you otherwise, but do what you feel is more fun. If you are going to try to fish freshwater, definitely purchase a license. Its really not worth the risk of getting caught without one and the money used to purchase the license goes for a good cause.

If you fish freshwater, you can fish for a variety of things worth catching... I have seen Just4Fun pull 6lb + fish outta some CT lake/ponds. Wink

Most of us on the site fish mainly for bass whether it be smallmouth or largemouth. People also target species like pike, pickerel, trout, crappie, or catfish. You should be able to find a variety of places to fish around the Greenwich area in the DEA ponds and lakes guide.

Gl to you and have fun!
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RyanfromTrumbull · Joined: 17 Feb 2009 Posts: 78 Location: Trumbull, CT

Def. worth getting a lisence. Check out the Aquarian permitt also, the saug. res. in Weston holds some huge fish!!!
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slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

PD, your killin me, the DEA ponds? The P button on the keyboard isn't even near the A button. Maybe I'm missing something not fishing the Drug Enforcement Agency Ponds, maybe I should be targeting a new species like the WEED fish, or the ICE pike. Sorry I couldn't resist.... Laughing

But PD gave you great info, definately buy a fishing license, it's only $20. The DEP Lakes & Ponds of Connecticut book is the best $20 bucks you'll ever spend if you want to fish freshwater lakes and ponds in CT. You can purchase it online through the DEP bookstore. It covers fish species in each lake, depth, weed types in each, and how to get to each location. Worth every penny in my opinion. Justin Tralli and I will probably be running a couple boater / non boater tournaments this summer, so if you don't own a boat, it's a good opportunity to get out on the water and see what fishing a bass tournament is all about.

Welcome to the site.
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pdcrack · Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 727 Location: Wethersfield CT

Gary the funny thing is i was thinking to myself "DONT WRITE DEA" while i was posting... Guess my username says it all Shocked

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slimecoat · Joined: 09 Nov 2007 Posts: 1576 Location: Newington, CT.

Thanks PD you gave me a good laugh crackhead! Laughing

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Bass Addict · Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 11:52 am Post subject:

Definitely buy the license. Fishing should be enjoyable and relaxing, if you are not legal it can be stressful. Not to mention the fines you will get.

Here is a link to get general fishing info in CT

http://www.ct.gov/Dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322708&depNav_GID=1630

Here is the link to the CT Anglers Guide which gives you info on all the lakes you can fish in ct and what species they have.

http://www.ct.gov/Dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322688&depNav_GID=1630

Here are the weekly fishing reports for CT lakes.

http://www.ct.gov/Dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2696&q=322752&depNav_GID=1630

Here is a link to all the public boat launches in the CT anglers guide.

http://www.ct.gov/Dep/cwp/view.asp?a=2686&q=385544&depNav_GID=1620

I fish both fresh and salt. I love the intensity of salwater and the relaxation of freshwater. Good Luck
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CartmanCT · Joined: 05 Apr 2009 Posts: 36 Location: Greenwich

Thank you guys very much for all the info. One more favor to ask, can some of you post pictures and the names of lures you using in freshwater. Thanks again