The DEP will be holding a series of three informational meetings during late February and early March. The DEP has been asked to consider making changes to the trout fishing regulations on the Farmington River and seeks input from the public about these possible changes. Changes under consideration include: increases or decreases in the size of catch-and-release areas, possible reduction in length limits and changes in the daily bag limits for trout in some areas. There are several options under consideration. The details of these options will be presented at the meeting. The public is invited to share their opinions about these changes. Any individual that signs up, prior to the beginning of the meeting, will be given a three-minute period to express their thoughts and opinions. We seek input from any Farmington River angler and would welcome any ideas regarding possible improvements to this fishery.

The informational meetings are scheduled for:

For more information concerning the regulation proposals and the informational meetings, please contact Neal Hagstrom at DEP’s Eastern District Headquarters (860-295-9523). Information on the meetings and the regulation proposals outline can also be found from the "Calendar of Events" section of the DEP web site www.ct.gov/dep/calendar. The location of the third (March 4) meeting will also be posted once the location is finalized.