CTFishTalk.com: Saltwater Fishing License effective June 15 2009 - Connecticut Saltwater ( CT Saltwater ) - A Community Built for Connecticut Fisherman.

toptech · Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 322 Location: Vernon

Yes this is the truth I am almost positive. You will need a license by June 15 to fishing any ct ocean water. I could not find it on the dep website but I have some friends that fish the ocean almost everyday and they told me.

License cost should be $10 for resident $15 for non-res.

If anyone has heard this please post to confirm...
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asianfisher · Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 920

Vey true. Not on DEP site yet but bait shops have them..... Sucks but what you gonna do......

bigoutdoors · Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 144 Location: windham ct

its been on the dep site for a week,you go to the online sportsmen

https://ct.outdoorcentral.net/InternetSales/

bigoutdoors · Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 144 Location: windham ct

The Bite Is on—Connecticut Anglers Hooked by a Saltwater Fishing LicensePosted by Shore Publishing on Jun 10 2009, 03:02 PM
Filed under: captain morgan, fishing
With plenty of warning but no notice to anglers, the governor signed the bill creating a Marine Fishing License on June 3—effective June 15. All anglers fishing in Long Island Sound (shore or private vessel) and up to the first road bridge spanning any tidal river will be required to have one. Literally, within minutes of the signing, new licenses were being sold to stunned anglers just informed of the news.

Anglers shopping for gear at Captain Morgan’s when the call came figured it best to jump on board rather than rushing around at the last minute. Emotions ranged from supportive to shock to “expletive deleted.” Most felt that a marine fishing license was inevitable, but also thought if passed there would be a phasing in period. The haste by which anglers are required to comply was a principal objection.

There is reciprocity built into legislation with adjoining states. To date, New York’s becomes effective Oct. 1 and will recognize Connecticut Marine Fishing Licenses, but only within the borders of Long Island Sound (LIS). New Hampshire has passed one also, but Rhode Island and Massachusetts have yet to act. Individuals under 16 are exempt as are anglers aboard Connecticut-registered party/charter boats. Residents 65 and over are entitled to a free license.

Be advised, there’s an “or” built into the law. Prior to this legislation, it was generally accepted that where an angler fished, i.e. inland or marine districts, not what he or she caught, determined the need for a license. The first road bridge from LIS is considered the line of demarcation. For example, Route One and I-95 or railroad bridges are not considered.

The “or” states that any angler “landing marine fish in Connecticut regardless of where taken” now needs a marine fishing license. In short, those fishing in the upper Thames, Connecticut River, or Housey and including all of the minor tidal rivers now need a marine fishing license as well as a freshwater one!

Captain Morgan’s has been selling the new marine fishing license since June 3 when it was signed into law. The last day one can fish Connecticut marine waters or catch marine fish without this license is Sunday, June 14, Flag Day—how appropriate!

How will this affect the Connecticut fishing industry? Probably not much, considering most coastal states in the country have required marine licenses for years and fishing remains strong. Although mandated by statute, hopefully the funds collected from license sales will find their way back into conservation and not jeopardize any federal funding linked to our state. That would cause concern and would most likely have a negative impact.

On the Water

An east/northeast blow greeted anglers as the fishing weekend approached but eased off just in time. Stiff winds and choppy seas hindered bait gathering and just about drained the tidal rivers as tides affected by the full moon peaked. A new hatch of sealife, however, was flushed downriver where mainly striped bass staged to feed.

As seas calmed and winds reduced to breezes shifting more westerly, anglers hit the reefs and shoals. Offshore structure creating rip lines produced linesiders in excess of 40 pounds while certain harbors acted as magnets for similarly heavy “cows.” Many anglers that fished from shore scored on plugs and soft plastics while on the reefs it was mainly eels and menhaden. Talk seemed to center more around Connecticut’s new marine fishing license than on the catch of the day.

There was steady action throughout with many light tackle and fly rodders enjoying multiple catches. Bluefish in the low- to mid-teens with broad shoulders and substantial girths began shearing lines and offering good mid-day fishing. Along with stripers, the blues worked Six Mile, Inner/Outer Southwest, Kimberly, Faulkner’s Island, Goose, and into the Beacon and New Haven Harbor.

Scup turned on briefly with catches of small- to medium-size fish around Kimberly, Faulkner’s, and Charles. In deeper water, several anglers ran into thick schools of spiny dogfish interrupting their deep-water reef fishing.

Although more anglers are shifting gears from fresh to saltwater, rivers, lakes, and ponds are being fished hard. Largemouth/smallmouth bass are biting, pike are easing but still being caught, panfish are plentiful, and trout are being trolled for in the deeper water—dries and small streamers in the streams. Try the early morning and late evening for a good topwater bass bite!

Note: Still having a hard time obtaining a sportsman license? Captain Morgan’s continues to issue all 2009 fishing, hunting, trapping licenses/permits (rifle, shotgun, archery, muzzle loader, HIP, Connecticut duck stamps, etc.) including shellfish licenses for Guilford and Madison, and now Connecticut’s new salt-water license.

Whenever and wherever fishing, think Captain Morgan’s for all things fishy including the latest gear, bait, flies/flyfishing, rod/reel repair, clam/crabbing supplies, and licenses/permits. Swing by the shop (203-245-8665) open seven days located at 21 Boston Post Road, Madison. Until next time from your Connecticut shoreline’s full-service fishing outfitter where we don't make the fisherman, we make the fisherman better...

Tight Lines,
Captain Morgan