Welcome to “THE” Fishing CT, your #1 resource for fishing the waters of Connecticut. Whether you are a first time angler looking for a bait shop or a place to fish, or you are a seasoned vet looking to target one of those fish on your bucket list, we have you covered. Why spend hours looking for bait shops, rivers, lakes, taxidermy shops, all while trying to decipher the government’s fishing guide for rules and regulations, when you can find it all right here on “The” Fishing CT? Connecticut has some of the best fishing opportunities one can ask for. There are few places that can offer world-class trophy trout angling by day and the thrill of reeling in that cow striper at night. Charters are dotted up and down coastal Connecticut on Long Island Sound, targeting anything and everything from sea-robins to makos. Saltwater not your thing? Then hit up the world-famous Farmington River for some trout action. More of a bass person? Then Candlewood Lake will provide you with a world-class bass fishery, especially the smallies, there truly are some beauties in there.

Ron Merly is shown here with a 26″ sea-run brown trout, caught on New Year’s Day of 2019. Ron is one of the state’s best guides with an unmatched knowledge of the Connecticut trout waters. More details can be found at https://ronmerlysfishing.com/