• Mianus River
Starting with the headwaters in Westchester County New York, the Mianus River winds its way through Stamford and Greenwich. The most popular place to fish is in the Mianus River Park, which is designated as a Trout Management Area.
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• Norwalk River
The Norwalk River flows through the towns of Ridgefield, Redding, Wilton and Norwalk, offering trout fishing over more than 15 miles of public water. A small stream, the Norwalk requires short rods and a delicate presentation of the fly.
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• Saugatuck River
The Saugatuck River includes an extensive watershed which encompasses the West Branch and main stem of the Saugatuck, as well as the Aspetuck River and other minor tributaries. A Trout Management Area is located at the convergence of the three branches in Westport.
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• Mill River
The Mill River runs through Easton and Fairfield and has two distinct Trout Management Areas which are open year-round. The upper Wild Trout Management Area in Easton is open to catch and release fishing only, with a single, barbless hook and artificial lures only. No bait or treble hooks allowed. The lower Trout Management area is open to catch-and-release fishing with artificial lures or flies from Sept. 1 through the third Saturday in April.
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• Long Island Sound
A recovering water body for several decades, Long Island Sound now offers plentiful supplies of striped bass, bluefish and other saltwater game fish. In the fall, pelagic species such as bonito and false albacore also migrate through the Sound.
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• Farmington River
The crown jewel of trout fishing in Connecticut, the West Branch of the Farmington River flows from the base of a 200-foot dam, providing a consistent flow of 50-degree water. The optimal temperatures, careful river management and plentiful insect life provide for a blue ribbon trout stream with the chance at a trophy.
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