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CT DEEP 2021

March 2021 – CT Fishing Season is OPEN!

Gov Lamont has issued an executive order to open trout season effective March 4th, 2021 across the state. Trout Management Areas have been open for catch and release already, but this opens all waters.

No license is needed for fishing at Limestone Trout Club.

2021 Sportsmen licenses for Connecticut or out of state anglers and hunters are now available. As a member or guest at Limestone, licences are NOT needed to fish on our private property. Fishing licences are required to fish in freshwater as well as saltwater for all adults over 16 years old (Seniors can obtain a free license, but must purchase a Trout and Salmon stamp). Combination fresh and saltwater licences are available.

The CT DEEP has implemented an Online Sportsmen Licensing website which can be used to purchase fishing, hunting or trapping licences and other outdoor activity items.

Download the 2021 CT Fishing Guide that covers both fresh and saltwater rules.

Note: New for 2021, circle hooks are required when bait fishing for striped bass. This is in reaction of declines of striped bass where 90% of fish mortality is due to recreational fishing. See more info from the American Saltwater Guides Association website.

Stocking October 2020

The Fisheries committee organized a fall stocking that took place on Friday, October 30th. One of our two trout suppliers brought 450 trout – 350 rainbows and 100 tigers – which were distributed across our ponds. This effort was led by the chairman, Owen Mitchell, who worked with our supplier to get the required CT DEEP permits and make all the logistic calls.

Rainbow Tiger Pond
     90 30 Birch
     80 40 Cedar
     90 30 Pine
     17 0 Club
     23 0 Rock
     50 0 Spruce

Pine Pond stocking

Firepits at LTC

Limestone has purchased and received a donated firepit that are now available for use by members and guests. One firepit is located on the lawn in front of the cottage at Cedar. The other firepit is located near at Birch pond near the road.

While the Birch pond pit is available on a first come first served basis, the Cedar pond pit is available primarily for guests staying at the cottage. If no one is currently using the Cedar cottage, the firepit may be used on a first come, first served basis.

Follow safety rules when using the firepits as YOU are responsible. Please check the current State of Connecticut “Forest Fire Danger” website for the risk level. High Danger levels along with windy conditions(>10mph) can lead to an out of control situation in a hurry. Use common sense.

Generally:

Clear the area of flammables other than the wood you will use
At the end of your use, make sure to drown all embers
Leftover ashes should be placed in the provided metal buckets

Connecticut has restrictions on bringing out of state cut wood into the state. See this link. One reason is to limit the possible importation of the Emerald Ash borer, which has been found in CT. Ideally, locally sourced firewood should be used. This DOES NOT include firewood that is seasoned under the LTC pole barn. If you cannot source wood locally, please bring your own wood. The local Stop & Shop has firewood for sale(may be seasonal).

Fire-Pit-Guide Download