keeping the legacy of wild Atlantic salmon alive in Western New England
Help stop the recommended shuttering of all Connecticut Fish Hatcheries as represented in the Governor’s budget proposal. It is important that we are proactive and engage our Legislators in a discussion about this shortsighted proposal today. Please use the Link below to locate your legislators and have that discussion. State Legislators When you do, please…
Not A Lot of Surprises In Malloy’s Latest Proposal for Budget Cuts Another of Malloy’s favorite targets for budget cuts is the fish hatcheries. Malloy proposed closing the state’s three fish hatcheries and laying off the 17 staff that work there. The $1.1 million in savings from the measure would require them to close by…
We have reports of many enthusiastic anglers enjoying this beautiful river chasing Salmon. Even some from neighboring Rhode Island. One reports releasing 16 and another 20+ aerobatic Atlantic’s thus far this season. Current water conditions find them using floating lines. Nymphs and streamers seem to both be working well. The included photos were taken from…
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+…
Many thanks to everyone who wrote letters, sent emails and made phone calls in support of continued funding for the Kensington Hatchery !!! Funding for it, the State Parks and the Pheasant Program were included in the final Budget. Let’s celebrate……… but not too long. The funding only lasts the two years of the bi-annual…
Here’s the link to an interesting post from Upper Oxbow Adventures http://www.upperoxbow.com/index.php/2015/05/wild-atlantic-salmon-enhancement/
The appropriations committee released it’s proposed budget which includes the Kensington Hatchery proposal on page 158 of the PDF. For the entire budget proposal, click here. Thanks for speaking up – the committee heard you! Here’s a copy of the section on the hatchery.