keeping the legacy of wild Atlantic salmon alive in Western New England
The DEEP has completed their second stocking of non spawned Atlantic Salmon to the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers. A third and final stocking of the Broodstock Salmon will occur later in November. Catch and release continues until December 1st. Naugatuck River: Guide and Author Ben Bilello reports a 7 salmon hooked, 6…
Salmon fry have been discovered in the River Calder flowing through Burnley and Colne town centres in Lancashire, as well as in the River Dearne , a tributary of the River Don, in South Yorkshire. The salmon in the Dearne are the first spotted in the river for 150 years. Both rivers were once severely…
The CRSA is pleased to announce that just in time for the 2015-2016 CT Atlantic Salmon Season; Author, Jazz Musician, fly fisher Ben Bilello has released his new E Book – “Flies for Connecticut Atlantic Salmon: How to Tie and Fish Them”. It is available in a pdf version for all devices and an enhanced version for Apple devices….
Last week, the CT DEEP stocked the Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers with 3+ year fresh, feisty, non spawned Atlantic Salmon as part of their Connecticut Atlantic Salmon Legacy Program. We have one angler reporting catching and releasing 7 beautiful silver leapers since Tuesday. The week before, Mt Tom Pond and Crystal Lake were stocked with 2+…
CT Aquatic Resources Education CARE will introduce you, your family, and friends to the wonders of water, fish, and fishing. State certified Instructors pass along information and expertise they’ve gained while angling in local waters for many years. Demonstrations and activities make learning fun for adults and kids alike. Most classes include a fishing trip…
Below is an email from Greg Sharp, an environmental attorney with the Hartford law firm of Murtha Cullina. Greg is chairman of the CT Fishery Advisory Council and led the effort to keep Kensington Hatchery in the state budget for the next two years. Greg said to Jim Carroll that contacts from teachers and students…
Our CRSA 40th annual dinner event is tentatively set for January 16, 2016 at the Chowder Pot Restaurant in Hartford.
To All CRSA Teachers: We are now open for Registration for the 2015-16 school program year. I hope that our veteran schools will join us again, and we look forward to welcoming new schools. Teachers register here. If you are a current teacher, responsible for one or multiple tanks, please be sure to update your…
Teacher Orientation will take place on Tuesday October 6th at Eversource Headquarters 107 Selden Street in Berlin, CT. Teachers new to the Salmon-in-Schools program as well as veteran teachers, school liaisons and CRSA members are invited to attend. sign up here Or send an email to: info@ctriversalmon.org with your name and school if you’d like…
Our friends at the Rivers Alliance of Connecticut let us know that Kensington Fish Hatchery will remain open.