Bethel Fishermen and Women: CT DEEP Announces Free Fishing Sunday

Dennis Schain, Communications Director with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP), announced this week they are giving away free one-day fishing licenses to fish on Father’s Day.

The DEEP designated Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, as the first of two “Free Fishing License” days scheduled for 2015. A second “Free Fishing License Day” is scheduled for Saturday, August 15.

To fish legally in Connecticut, anyone 16 years of age or older must have a fishing license, however legislation passed in 2014 (Public Act 14-201) allows the DEEP to designate two dates per year as a “Free Fishing License Day”. To fish on these two days, anyone can obtain a free one-day fishing license for inland and marine districts.

The free license to fish on this Sunday is now available by visiting the DEEP online sportsmen licensing system at www.ct.gov/deep/sportsmenlicensing or at any venue that sells fishing licenses. The license for August 15 will be available on July 25.

Deputy Commissioner Whalen said in a statement they “thought that Father’s Day would be a good choice to offer a free chance to fish. It’s a great opportunity for experienced anglers to get a family member, friend or acquaintance outdoors and introduce them to the sport of fishing.”

From the CT DEEP:

Need to find a place to fish? Check out our listings of Lakes & Ponds, Rivers & Streams, and Coastal Access points in the 2015 Connecticut Angler’s Guide or call us at 860-424-FISH (3474). Anglers can also find fishing regulations in the 2015 Connecticut Angler’s Guide.

The Guide can be found online at www.ct.gov/deep/anglersguide and print versions are available at more than 350 locations statewide, including many town halls, bait & tackle shops and other vendors selling outdoor equipment, DEEP facilities, and commercial marinas and campgrounds, or by contacting DEEP’s Inland Fisheries Division (860-424-FISH). Additional fishing and fisheries related information can be found on the DEEP web site at: www.ct.gov/deep/fishing, and on Social media, Facebook at www.facebook.com/ctfishandwildlife and Twitter @ctfishinginfo

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