Sportfishing regulations for the Inland District of Connecticut will be updated January 1, 2026, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). The updated regulations provide additional protections for declining populations of brook trout, the only species … Continued
Reintroduction efforts in Maryland could boost the state’s population of native brook trout. A Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plan involves the collection and relocation of adult brook trout to unoccupied streams. Brook trout are the only native salmonid … Continued
New Hampshire waterways have been stocked with yearling rainbow trout as well as larger post-spawn brook and brown trout. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFGD) stocks certain waterbodies to bolster fall and winter fishing opportunities in a variety … Continued
In October 2025, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) announced the return of the state’s fourth annual Monster Trout Contest. The 2025 event offers anglers and their families an opportunity to win prizes and enjoy fishing during peak … Continued
In October, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) stocked brook and rainbow trout in selected areas throughout RI. Some previously stocked ponds and lakes cannot be stocked due to cyanobacteria alerts, according to DEM. Rhode Island Fall 2025 … Continued