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DEEP: Saturday Is 'Free Fishing Day' In CT

Go fishing on May 12--no license required!

 

Go fish!

Pack your tackle box and grab your fishing rod--The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has announced that Saturday, May 12 is "Free Fishing Day!"

Residents and non-residents are invited to fish in Connecticut without a license on Saturday, DEEP's website says.

“We view this as a great opportunity for experienced anglers to get a family member, friend or acquaintance outdoors and introduce them to the sport of fishing,” DEEP Commissioner Daniel C. Esty said in the article.

“This year we are offering a free day of fishing in the spring, when anglers can take full advantage of the nice weather, all the trout that we’ve stocked throughout the state, and all the other great fishing opportunities available in Connecticut.”

DEEP would also like to remind anglers that all other fishing regulations apply on Saturday.

DEEP will also be offering "Free Fishing Day" events across the state, so be sure to check out the full lineup.

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tom burland May 21, 2013 at 09:00 am
Leslie, please note these are not rules being introduced. Madison's leash laws are years old, theRead More new request is to allow dogs off leash in specific areas. To the best of my knowledge dog owners allowing dogs to run free are violating current law. Driving down Copse rd often, i have seem dogs run into the road. I think the responsible thing is to fence in a large portion of the property to allow dogs to be free of leashes, run freely, get great exercise, and frolic with dogs owned by similarly minded and responsible owners who accept the potential risk of an occasional bite or two. I have lived in Madison for 20 years and we have always had a leash law...
Leslie S May 21, 2013 at 08:24 am
People who take their dogs off leashes have got to know that their dogs have earned it by beingRead More obedient and compliant. My dogs have been off leash in Bauer for the past 10 years and have frolicked with many found friends there. In all my years I have NEVER seen a dog run into the private gardens nor have I ever heard of a dog running into the road and being killed. And the idea of NOT allowing your dog to run free there, and the other mornic request to clean up after them is ridiculous. Why not clean up after all the other animals that freely fertalize the area - the skunks, deer, possum, squirrels, birds to name a few. They are more of a threat to the gardens than domesticated dogs with owners will ever be. I think its terrible that this town can't allow dogs and their owners to have a spot where they can freely roam and enjoy nature and each other. My daughter just got back from Europe and was amazed at how we discriminate against pets here verus there. And Tom, my dogs live in an electronic fenced yard as well, and unlike you - I enjoy the occasional visit by other dogs - and so do my dogs. They play. Remember that idea -- PLAY??? We left Faifield county years ago to a gentler kinder Madison. Seems things are changing with rules rules and more rules. Leslie Singer