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Latest Website Updates
New 11/28 - December TVTU meeting presentation - see this page New 11/24 - Broodstock Salmon Stocked Slideshow - see bottom of this page New 11/10 - DEEP Seeks Feedback on WTMA Plan - see this page New 11/5 - Two Generic Flymphs - See Fly Tying page New 11/3 - November Streamlines - See Newsletters New 11/1 - DEEP/UConn Housatonic Brown Trout Study - see this page New 10/1 - Atlantic Salmon Mgmt Areas in CT Upcoming Events
DEC 21st, 6 pm, TVTU Chapter Meeting: Jeff Yates "Fishing the Housatonic" JAN 18th, 6 pm, TVTU Chapter Meeting: Tim Flagler "Night Fishing" FEB 11 - MAR 11, Fridays 7:30 - 9 pm: Fly Tying Class, Ledyard Parks & Recreation FEB 12 - March 5, Saturdays 1:30 - 3:30 pm: Fly Tying Class Ledyard Bill Library FEB 15th, 6 pm, TVTU Chapter Meeting: "Flies & Pies" More events will be posted as known 
TVTU Resume In-Person Meetings
Starting with the September 21, 2021 meeting, we will be holding in-person meetings again at the Franklin Firehouse. Just to be safe, although not mandatory, we are recommending that both vaccinated and unvaccinated folks wear masks. Doors open at 6:00 PM for fly tying and social hour. Meeting gets underway at 7:00 PM. Directions to the Franklin Firehouse: Our meeting location will be at the Franklin Firehouse on 5 Tyler Drive (just off Rt 32) in Franklin. The meeting entrance is on the left as you enter the facility. The Franklin Firehouse is located just north of Route 2 ,exit 27. Go 6 miles north on Rt 32 and Tyler Drive is on your right. Google Map Link to Franklin Firehouse 
CT DEEP Seeks Feedback on WTMA Plan
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is asking the public to weigh in on its draft plan for Wild Trout Management Areas. Your input is needed. The Fisheries Division has drafted actions to conserve wild trout while concurrently sustaining recreational fishing opportunities. We invite you to: 1. Review the Draft Plan, 2. Take the Survey, and 3. Attend a virtual discussion. Details and schedule can be found here. Links for all 3 are here: Wild Trout Management Plan (ct.gov) Atlantic Salmon Management Areas in CT
The Fisheries Division is pleased to have an Atlantic Salmon Management Program where fish specifically raised at our Kensington State Fish Hatchery are stocked in to the Naugatuck River and Shetucket River (as well as a couple of lakes) each fall. The rules and regulations are complex and are intended to maximize the number of people able to enjoy this unique resource. Gear is limited to an artificial lure or fly that has a single free swinging hook, no additional weight may be added to the line. Check the Fishing Guide for dates for catch and release and harvest. |
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TVTU Chapter MeetingTuesday, December 21st
Featured Presentation: Jeff Yates - "Fishing the Housatonic River Top to Bottom" 6 to 7 PM - Fly tying & social hour. Meeting starts at 7 PM. Presentation starts after a short business meeting "Fishing the Housatonic River Top to Bottom" - Join Jeff Yates, author, guide and Trout Unlimited staff member as we explore the Housatonic River in Connecticut. Jeff will lead us on a journey from the tumbling native and wild trout headwaters of this fabled freestone stream, through the more than seven miles of fly fishing only trout water where large buttery browns lurk in the depths. The trek will continue downstream through some incredible smallmouth habitat - where it's rumored some big carp and pike cruise the shallows - all the way down to the Long Island Sound where striped bass can be targeted on flats at the river's mouth. You'll never look at the "Housey" in the same light. Jeff is the national Director of Volunteer Operations for Trout Unlimited and has held nearly every volunteer TU position on the board of his local Mianus Chapter and the Connecticut Council. He has been fishing the waters of Connecticut for more than 30 years and has been guiding for nearly two decades. His book, Fly Fishing Fairfield County:" Secrets of Suburban Streams, details the great trout fishing available in the southwest corner of the state. Learn more at www.flyfishingct.com. 
Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
Article taken from CT Fishin' Tips Nov 2021 The Fisheries Division is working with fisheries researchers from the University of Connecticut to study the movements of Brown Trout within the Housatonic River Trout Management Area. 38 were outfitted with a radio transmitter and a floy tag near the dorsal fin. The UConn team will be out following these fish around for the next 18 months. If you happen to catch one of these "bugged" fish, please return it to the river without harm. 
Don't Be Like These Guys! Join Trout Unlimited today at the special introductory rate of just $17.50. Help protect and restore our nation's magnificent trout and salmon fisheries. This low rate is for new members only and $15 of your $17.50 will go to your local chapter / the chapter you select below (more if you join at a higher membership level). Link - Join TVTU Be sure to select the "Thames Valley" Chapter 282 when signing up online. |
Broodstock Atlantic Salmon Stocked November 23rd
On a frosty autumn morning the Shetucket River Atlantic Salmon Management area was stocked with 2-year-old plus fish (average weight 2- 5 lbs) in Sprague thanks to the efforts of the CT Fisheries Brian Eltz & crew and the following volunteers and TVTU members: Phil Sheffield, Ray Schaefer, John Jascot, Don Avery, Rick Romagna, Jim Valuckus, Gene Cyr, Mike Carl, Patrick Hayden, David Knightly, Cody Francis, Marc Cardwell, Harold Thompson, Allan Platt, and Gary Lussier.
We started with some hot coffee & donuts, some catching up with people we haven't seen in a while due to COVID, a short history by Phil Sheffield of how TVTU spearheaded the establishment of this unique fishery years ago, and a spey casting demonstration just before the actual stocking began. This was the third salmon stocking of the year.
Reminder that this fishery is “Catch and Release” only until 12/15 with the use of a single fly or an artificial lure with a single free swinging hook required to fish. A Trout & salmon stamp is required to fish the designated “Atlantic Salmon Management” Areas. To learn more about this unique fishery check out the web page at https://portal.ct.gov/.../Atlantic-Salmon-Management-Areas
As always if you see illegal fishing call the CT DEEP 24-hour dispatch immediately at 860-424-3333 or the toll free 1-800-842-4357 to report a violation.
Slideshow photos by Gary Lussier, John Jascot, Phil Sheffield & John Preston
On a frosty autumn morning the Shetucket River Atlantic Salmon Management area was stocked with 2-year-old plus fish (average weight 2- 5 lbs) in Sprague thanks to the efforts of the CT Fisheries Brian Eltz & crew and the following volunteers and TVTU members: Phil Sheffield, Ray Schaefer, John Jascot, Don Avery, Rick Romagna, Jim Valuckus, Gene Cyr, Mike Carl, Patrick Hayden, David Knightly, Cody Francis, Marc Cardwell, Harold Thompson, Allan Platt, and Gary Lussier.
We started with some hot coffee & donuts, some catching up with people we haven't seen in a while due to COVID, a short history by Phil Sheffield of how TVTU spearheaded the establishment of this unique fishery years ago, and a spey casting demonstration just before the actual stocking began. This was the third salmon stocking of the year.
Reminder that this fishery is “Catch and Release” only until 12/15 with the use of a single fly or an artificial lure with a single free swinging hook required to fish. A Trout & salmon stamp is required to fish the designated “Atlantic Salmon Management” Areas. To learn more about this unique fishery check out the web page at https://portal.ct.gov/.../Atlantic-Salmon-Management-Areas
As always if you see illegal fishing call the CT DEEP 24-hour dispatch immediately at 860-424-3333 or the toll free 1-800-842-4357 to report a violation.
Slideshow photos by Gary Lussier, John Jascot, Phil Sheffield & John Preston