CT Fish And Game - Connecticut River Report June 30 2016

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CONNECTICUT RIVER
Top water catches of STRIPED BASS in the lower river continue on live bunker or live eels. Anglers in the
Middletown area have been catching CATFISH in the holes. CARP including some nice "mirror" and "fantail"
have been caught between Middletown and Haddam. SMALLMOUTH BASS are putting on a good show in the
northern part of the River. Try top water plugs and 4", Mr. Twisters, Wacky Style salted worms in motor oil or
chartreuse for these feisty jumpers. BOWFIN are starting to be more aggressive towards lures and bait
resulting in increased catch and calls to the Inland Fisheries Division. The Bowfin (Amia calva) has one
elongate body, fairly hard (bony plates) head, and long fins on the dorsal and ventral surface. They have some
similarity to the infamous "snakehead". A change in the fishing regulations now allows anglers to harvest
bowfin (a very tasty fish) if they desire. There are no size limits, daily limits, and the season is open year round.