10-17-2005, 09:53 PM
[font "Times New Roman"]Weekly Fishing Report - Week of October 10, 2005 [/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT[/#004080][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]ATTENTION ANGLERS: A number of rivers including the Connecticut River, Housatonic River and Shetucket River are currently unfishable due to the extremely high flows. High and/or variable flows may cause unsafe conditions for anglers for the next few days. Boaters (especially on the Connecticut River and the Housatonic River impoundments) should use extreme caution. Stay alert to trees & debris that may damage your boat.[/#ff0000][/font]
![[Image: salmon.gif]](http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishimag/salmon.gif)
[font "Times New Roman"]ATLANTIC SALMON STOCKING UNDERWAY[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]One hundred and fifty surplus broodstock ATLANTIC SALMON were stocked into the Naugatuck River today (Thursday, 10/13). An additional 150 salmon are expected to be stocked into the Shetucket River early next week. Although flows are presently too high for effective fishing, it was not possible to hold these salmon at the hatchery until water levels improve. Holding them at the hatchery would interfere with and endanger salmon spawning operations that are currently underway. Broodstock Atlantic salmon are three to four years old and weigh between 2 and 15 pounds each. Following spawning, the DEP expects an additional 600-800 salmon to be available for stocking in November. Additional fish are also expected following spawning in federal fish hatcheries in November and December.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Reminder- Anglers are allowed to fish for salmon in the Naugatuck River from the confluence of the East and West Branches (Torrington) downstream to the Housatonic River (Derby). Anglers may also fish for Atlantic salmon in the Housatonic River downstream of Derby Dam. On the Shetucket River, anglers can fish for salmon downstream from the Scotland Dam (Windham) to the Water Street Bridge in Norwich (the first bridge upstream of Norwich Harbor). Angling for Atlantic salmon is restricted to catch-and-release only in all open areas through November 30. The daily creel limit is zero and all Atlantic salmon must be immediately returned, without avoidable injury, to the waters from which taken. From December 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005, the daily creel limit for Atlantic salmon is one. During the open season, the legal method for taking Atlantic salmon is limited to angling using a single fly, or an artificial lure with a single free swinging hook. No additional weight may be added to the line above the fly or lure. Note: New regulations allow fishing for species other than Atlantic salmon in the designated Atlantic salmon broodstock areas on the Shetucket River (from the Scotland Dam to the Occum Dam) and Naugatuck River (Route 118 to the Thomaston Dam, and from Prospect Street in Naugatuck to Pines Bridge Road in Beacon Falls). Fishing for other species in these areas is restricted to gear legal for Atlantic salmon (Previously, anglers could only fish for salmon in designated broodstock areas during the fall and winter).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LAKES & PONDS –Lakes reporting good trout fishing include Beach Pond (very good), Crystal Lake, Highland Lake, West Hill Pond and East Twin Lake (22 fish for one group). Areas to try this weekend include Black Pond (Woodstock), Mashapaug Lake, Valley Falls Park Pond, Black Pond (Middlefield/Meriden) and the Black Rock, Horse Pond and Wolfe Park (Great Hollow Pond) Trout Parks.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]RIVERS & STREAMS -Fall trout stocking continues, with the East Aspetuck, Pomperaug, Hammonasset and Salmon Rivers stocked this week. [#ff0000]Anglers are reminded that high flows may limit fishing opportunities.[/#ff0000] Before the heavy rain, anglers were reporting streamers & nymphing as the way to go and best during the early morning and late evening. For streamers try white, yellow & brown colors. Patterns to try include Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). Bottom bouncing nymphs with Caddis pupa (#14-16), Serendipity (#14-16), Pheasant Tail (#12-20), Prince (#6-18) and Hare’s ear (#8-20) is recommended. Also prior to the rains, West Branch Farmington and main stem Farmington River, Housatonic River and Natchaug had been reporting good fishing.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Farmington River- West Branch morning water temperatures are in the mid-50’s °F. West Branch flows are currently back to fishable levels (as of 6 am, 10/13) with about 150 cfs from Hogback to Riverton and moderately high with about 500 cfs below the confluence of the Still River. Anglers should be aware that flows may increase rapidly, depending on additional rain amounts. As the weather settles down, hatches should consist of Isonychia (#12-14, fast water, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Caddis (tan #14-18, all day; green #22-26, evening; summer pupa #18-20 morning), Midges (#22-32, morning), Black Ants (#14-20, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid) & Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River - [#ff0000]THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY UNFISHABLE DUE TO VERY HIGH FLOWS,[/#ff0000] about 4,300 cfs at Falls Village and about 7,700 cfs at Gaylordsville (flows may again rise due to today’s rains).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing is variable, ranging from fair to very good. Reports include Lake Saltonstall (6.4 lb bass),Hatch Pond (good), Mudge Pond (very good- 60 bass for 2 anglers including 5, 6 and 7 lb fish), Beseck (slow), Bantam, Candlewood (good, including a 6.33 lb bass), Highland, Winnemaug (fair, smaller fish) and Gardner Lakes, and Upper & Lower Moodus Reservoir (mixed reports). A 9.5 lb largemouth was recently caught (and returned) at Black Pond (Meriden/Middlefield) by Jonathan Dingle.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SMALLMOUTH BASS action reported at Candlewood, Bantam, Highland and Congamond Lakes, and Squantz Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE fishing was improving with catches reported from Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Winchester Lake. Connecticut River action was fair to good last week, best reports from Salmon River Cove, Keeney cove and Chapman Pond (32” pike).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]WALLEYE fishing has been good at Coventry Lake (good action on 14-16" sub-legals), Lake Saltonstall (hot: 20 fish over 22" including a 7.9 lb walleye for one group) and Squantz Pond (mixed reports).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good YELLOW PERCH catches reported from Great Hollow Pond, Gardner Lake, Candlewood Lake and Tyler Lake.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]CHAIN PICKEREL have been caught at Natchaug River, Winnemaug Lake and Mansfield Hollow Reservoir.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]A 2.4 lb BROWN BULLHEAD was caught (and later released) at West Hill Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTES:[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake Lillinonah is currently (as of 10/12) drawndown 8-9 feet for flood control. NGS currently expects to maintain the lake at at least 4 feet below the normal operating level through the end of next week (refilling to normal levels scheduled for the night of October 23rd).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake Zoar is scheduled to be drawndown 5 feet on October 22nd with refilling scheduled for the night of October 30th.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake McDonough has been drawndown 7-8 feet to the typical winter level.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080]![[Image: stb2.gif]](http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishimag/stb2.gif)
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[font "Times New Roman"]The water temperature in Long Island Sound (LIS) remains on the warm side for this time of year, with readings in the mid 60’s °F. Check out the following web sites for more detailed water temperatures and marine boating conditions:[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][url "http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1"]http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1
[/url][url "http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/"]http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/[/url]|
[url "http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html"]http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html[/url][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check the CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] page 52 for tidal information and page 50 for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS and BLUEFISHfishing is good and will only get better as the fall season progresses. Look for a lot of top water action as stripers and bluefish feed on schools of peanut bunker! Find the birds and you will find the fish. The usual fishing spots include the Watch Hill reefs, Ram Island Reef, the Race, Plum Gut, Thames River, Millstone Point, Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Connecticut River breakwater to White Sands Beach, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Madison and Branford, New Haven Harbor, Milford Harbor breakwaters to Charles Island and Milford Point, Housatonic River, Penfield Reef, and around the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SNAPPER BLUEFISHfishing remains good along the coastline with snappers approaching 12 inches in length.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Summer flounder (fluke) fishing is on the slow side. Montauk Pt, NY is your best bet. Scup (porgies) fishing is rated good to excellent in LIS at all the major reefs and wrecks.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLACKFISH (tautog)fishing is good to excellent on the major reefs and will continue to improve as the water temperatures cool down. PLEASE REMEMBER, “CULLING” OR “HIGH GRADING” ONCE THE CREEL LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED IS PROHIBITED. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHADfishing is fair to good in the Niantic River, Connecticut River and Clinton Harbor.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LITTLE TUNNY and ATLANTIC BONITOfishing is heating up. Your best chances are at Plum Gut, the Sluiceway, the Race, Pine Island area off the Thames River, and between Millstone Point and Pleasure Beach in Waterford.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]PLEASE NOTE: [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#scup"]SCUP[/url] FISHING CLOSES NOVEMBER 1ST[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Please see the [/#ff0000][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm"]Current Marine Fisheries Recreational Regulations[/url][#0080ff] [/#0080ff][#ff0000]page for the latest regulations on common saltwater fish species or download t[b]he [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/pdf.htm"]2005 Marine Fisheries Brochure[/url]. [/#ff0000][/b][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009999]Interested in participating in the Marine Volunteer Angler Survey? Please see page 41 of the 2005 CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009999][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/legal.htm"]Website Legal Info[/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Send comments or questions regarding this site to[/size][#800000][size 2] [url "mailto:dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us"]dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us[/url][/size][/#800000][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Copyright 1998-2004 Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]ATTENTION ANGLERS: A number of rivers including the Connecticut River, Housatonic River and Shetucket River are currently unfishable due to the extremely high flows. High and/or variable flows may cause unsafe conditions for anglers for the next few days. Boaters (especially on the Connecticut River and the Housatonic River impoundments) should use extreme caution. Stay alert to trees & debris that may damage your boat.[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]ATLANTIC SALMON STOCKING UNDERWAY[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]One hundred and fifty surplus broodstock ATLANTIC SALMON were stocked into the Naugatuck River today (Thursday, 10/13). An additional 150 salmon are expected to be stocked into the Shetucket River early next week. Although flows are presently too high for effective fishing, it was not possible to hold these salmon at the hatchery until water levels improve. Holding them at the hatchery would interfere with and endanger salmon spawning operations that are currently underway. Broodstock Atlantic salmon are three to four years old and weigh between 2 and 15 pounds each. Following spawning, the DEP expects an additional 600-800 salmon to be available for stocking in November. Additional fish are also expected following spawning in federal fish hatcheries in November and December.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Reminder- Anglers are allowed to fish for salmon in the Naugatuck River from the confluence of the East and West Branches (Torrington) downstream to the Housatonic River (Derby). Anglers may also fish for Atlantic salmon in the Housatonic River downstream of Derby Dam. On the Shetucket River, anglers can fish for salmon downstream from the Scotland Dam (Windham) to the Water Street Bridge in Norwich (the first bridge upstream of Norwich Harbor). Angling for Atlantic salmon is restricted to catch-and-release only in all open areas through November 30. The daily creel limit is zero and all Atlantic salmon must be immediately returned, without avoidable injury, to the waters from which taken. From December 1, 2004, through March 31, 2005, the daily creel limit for Atlantic salmon is one. During the open season, the legal method for taking Atlantic salmon is limited to angling using a single fly, or an artificial lure with a single free swinging hook. No additional weight may be added to the line above the fly or lure. Note: New regulations allow fishing for species other than Atlantic salmon in the designated Atlantic salmon broodstock areas on the Shetucket River (from the Scotland Dam to the Occum Dam) and Naugatuck River (Route 118 to the Thomaston Dam, and from Prospect Street in Naugatuck to Pines Bridge Road in Beacon Falls). Fishing for other species in these areas is restricted to gear legal for Atlantic salmon (Previously, anglers could only fish for salmon in designated broodstock areas during the fall and winter).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROUT[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LAKES & PONDS –Lakes reporting good trout fishing include Beach Pond (very good), Crystal Lake, Highland Lake, West Hill Pond and East Twin Lake (22 fish for one group). Areas to try this weekend include Black Pond (Woodstock), Mashapaug Lake, Valley Falls Park Pond, Black Pond (Middlefield/Meriden) and the Black Rock, Horse Pond and Wolfe Park (Great Hollow Pond) Trout Parks.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]RIVERS & STREAMS -Fall trout stocking continues, with the East Aspetuck, Pomperaug, Hammonasset and Salmon Rivers stocked this week. [#ff0000]Anglers are reminded that high flows may limit fishing opportunities.[/#ff0000] Before the heavy rain, anglers were reporting streamers & nymphing as the way to go and best during the early morning and late evening. For streamers try white, yellow & brown colors. Patterns to try include Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). Bottom bouncing nymphs with Caddis pupa (#14-16), Serendipity (#14-16), Pheasant Tail (#12-20), Prince (#6-18) and Hare’s ear (#8-20) is recommended. Also prior to the rains, West Branch Farmington and main stem Farmington River, Housatonic River and Natchaug had been reporting good fishing.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Farmington River- West Branch morning water temperatures are in the mid-50’s °F. West Branch flows are currently back to fishable levels (as of 6 am, 10/13) with about 150 cfs from Hogback to Riverton and moderately high with about 500 cfs below the confluence of the Still River. Anglers should be aware that flows may increase rapidly, depending on additional rain amounts. As the weather settles down, hatches should consist of Isonychia (#12-14, fast water, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#16-20, mid-late afternoon), Caddis (tan #14-18, all day; green #22-26, evening; summer pupa #18-20 morning), Midges (#22-32, morning), Black Ants (#14-20, mid day in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18, mid day), Flying Ants (#18-22, mid day, when windy/humid) & Stone Hopper (#8-12, mid day).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Housatonic River - [#ff0000]THE RIVER IS CURRENTLY UNFISHABLE DUE TO VERY HIGH FLOWS,[/#ff0000] about 4,300 cfs at Falls Village and about 7,700 cfs at Gaylordsville (flows may again rise due to today’s rains).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing is variable, ranging from fair to very good. Reports include Lake Saltonstall (6.4 lb bass),Hatch Pond (good), Mudge Pond (very good- 60 bass for 2 anglers including 5, 6 and 7 lb fish), Beseck (slow), Bantam, Candlewood (good, including a 6.33 lb bass), Highland, Winnemaug (fair, smaller fish) and Gardner Lakes, and Upper & Lower Moodus Reservoir (mixed reports). A 9.5 lb largemouth was recently caught (and returned) at Black Pond (Meriden/Middlefield) by Jonathan Dingle.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SMALLMOUTH BASS action reported at Candlewood, Bantam, Highland and Congamond Lakes, and Squantz Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE fishing was improving with catches reported from Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Winchester Lake. Connecticut River action was fair to good last week, best reports from Salmon River Cove, Keeney cove and Chapman Pond (32” pike).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]WALLEYE fishing has been good at Coventry Lake (good action on 14-16" sub-legals), Lake Saltonstall (hot: 20 fish over 22" including a 7.9 lb walleye for one group) and Squantz Pond (mixed reports).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Good YELLOW PERCH catches reported from Great Hollow Pond, Gardner Lake, Candlewood Lake and Tyler Lake.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]CHAIN PICKEREL have been caught at Natchaug River, Winnemaug Lake and Mansfield Hollow Reservoir.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]A 2.4 lb BROWN BULLHEAD was caught (and later released) at West Hill Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]NOTES:[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake Lillinonah is currently (as of 10/12) drawndown 8-9 feet for flood control. NGS currently expects to maintain the lake at at least 4 feet below the normal operating level through the end of next week (refilling to normal levels scheduled for the night of October 23rd).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake Zoar is scheduled to be drawndown 5 feet on October 22nd with refilling scheduled for the night of October 30th.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lake McDonough has been drawndown 7-8 feet to the typical winter level.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080]
[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]The water temperature in Long Island Sound (LIS) remains on the warm side for this time of year, with readings in the mid 60’s °F. Check out the following web sites for more detailed water temperatures and marine boating conditions:[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][url "http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1"]http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1
[/url][url "http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/"]http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/[/url]|
[url "http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html"]http://www.wunderground.com/MAR/AN/330.html[/url][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check the CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] page 52 for tidal information and page 50 for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS and BLUEFISHfishing is good and will only get better as the fall season progresses. Look for a lot of top water action as stripers and bluefish feed on schools of peanut bunker! Find the birds and you will find the fish. The usual fishing spots include the Watch Hill reefs, Ram Island Reef, the Race, Plum Gut, Thames River, Millstone Point, Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Connecticut River breakwater to White Sands Beach, Cornfield Point, Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Madison and Branford, New Haven Harbor, Milford Harbor breakwaters to Charles Island and Milford Point, Housatonic River, Penfield Reef, and around the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SNAPPER BLUEFISHfishing remains good along the coastline with snappers approaching 12 inches in length.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Summer flounder (fluke) fishing is on the slow side. Montauk Pt, NY is your best bet. Scup (porgies) fishing is rated good to excellent in LIS at all the major reefs and wrecks.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLACKFISH (tautog)fishing is good to excellent on the major reefs and will continue to improve as the water temperatures cool down. PLEASE REMEMBER, “CULLING” OR “HIGH GRADING” ONCE THE CREEL LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED IS PROHIBITED. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHADfishing is fair to good in the Niantic River, Connecticut River and Clinton Harbor.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]LITTLE TUNNY and ATLANTIC BONITOfishing is heating up. Your best chances are at Plum Gut, the Sluiceway, the Race, Pine Island area off the Thames River, and between Millstone Point and Pleasure Beach in Waterford.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]PLEASE NOTE: [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#scup"]SCUP[/url] FISHING CLOSES NOVEMBER 1ST[/#ff0000][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Please see the [/#ff0000][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm"]Current Marine Fisheries Recreational Regulations[/url][#0080ff] [/#0080ff][#ff0000]page for the latest regulations on common saltwater fish species or download t[b]he [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/pdf.htm"]2005 Marine Fisheries Brochure[/url]. [/#ff0000][/b][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009999]Interested in participating in the Marine Volunteer Angler Survey? Please see page 41 of the 2005 CT [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]Angler’s Guide[/url] for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009999][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://www.dep.state.ct.us/legal.htm"]Website Legal Info[/url][/size][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Send comments or questions regarding this site to[/size][#800000][size 2] [url "mailto:dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us"]dep.webmaster@po.state.ct.us[/url][/size][/#800000][/font] [font "Arial"][size 2]Copyright 1998-2004 Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection[/size][/font]
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