The DEP is currently holding a series of three informational meetings concerning Farmington River trout regulations. The Department has been asked to consider making changes to the trout fishing regulations on the Farmington River and is seeking 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 first meeting was held at DEP’s Sessions Woods Wildlife Management Area Office in Burlington last week. The remaining 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.