How to Fish at Twin Lakes, CT

Fishing is a fun sport.

Some of the best fishing available anywhere is at Twin Lakes, where many fishermen catch their trophy trout. The Twin Lakes are a tourist spot that attracts fishermen from around the country, but there are certain requirements to fish at the Twin Lakes.

Things You'll Need

• Fishing poles
• Fishing License
• Bait
• Net

Instructions

1. Find out the date that the fishing is open to the public. Fishing season can open at slightly different times each year, so the date that fishing is open to the public is important. The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection releases an announcement on the website when fishing is open for the season.

2. Obtain a Connecticut fishing license. Connecticut requires a fishing license for anyone that is planning to fish, even for those on vacation. This can be obtained by printing the license application from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection website, filling out the license application and sending it with a money order for the type of license to the state address provided.

3. Bring fishing gear for bass and trout. This should include a fishing pole and net, though bait can be brought or obtained at the Twin Lakes. The Twin Lakes mostly have trout and bass available, so gear should be chosen with those specific fish in mind.

4. Set up fishing gear away from other water activities to avoid hitting others with a fishing line or the fish being scared off by a boat engine. Setting up can be as simple as sitting on the ground and throwing out a line to setting up chairs or other gear, as preference dictates. Though the Twin Lakes are known for trout and bass fishing, there are some boating and other similar activities that can take place.

Tips & Warnings

• Avoid releasing extra bait obtained away from the Twin Lakes into the lake. Due to aquatic parasites and other animals that have migrated into Connecticut, the Department of Environmental Protection has strict laws about what to do with bait when fishing is done. Only bait that has been obtained at the Twin Lakes is allowed to be released into the lakes.

• Any boat fishermen should be careful of the regulations about boating. There are heavy fines for those that do not clean aquatic plants from their boat before leaving the site.

References

• Department of Environmental Protection: Aquatic Nuisance Species
• All About Fishing: Connecticut Fishing
• Department of Environmental Protection: Fisheries Licenses and Permits