Discover Connecticut's many fishing opportunities. A world class fishing adventure is waiting in your backyard. Check here to find the licenses and permits offered by the DEEP, learn which one (s) applies to you, and buy online. It is the responsibility of ethical anglers to know the rules and regulations. Find everything you need to know here.

Marine Waters Fishing Licenses are required for anyone 16 years of age or older fishing from shore or from a boat in the marine district or landing marine fish or bait species in Connecticut taken from offshore waters. Licenses are issued on a calendar year basis and expire on December 31st.

Learn everything you need to get out fishing with the Connecticut Fishing Guide! Available online and in print.

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Marine Waters Fishing License in any of these states may fish in the marine district and land marine fish in this state (CT). CT residents holding a valid Ma-rine Waters Fishing License for CT may also fish in the marine district of Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.

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Welcome to DEEP’s ezFile Portal – the convenient, secure way to manage your DEEP licenses, permits and notifications. ezFile can currently be used for: Stormwater Registrations (Construction, Industrial and No Exposure) Underground Storage Tank Notifications ; Boating and Fishing Permits and Registrations