Free Fishing Permits

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Out of work? Come fish with us.

Local anglers have long enjoyed great fishing in Aquarion’s pristine Saugatuck, Far Mill, and West Pequonnock Reservoirs. Now we’re offering free fishing permits (worth $25) to these reservoirs, to people over 18 who have lost their job. Offer also includes veterans and active duty service members.

Offer details

Free fishing permits for the unemployed, active military, and veterans can be obtained by visiting Aquarion’s Aspetuck Environmental Center at 714 Black Rock Road in Easton, CT on any Thursday.

  • Thursdays – 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Anglers should bring a valid Connecticut fishing license and official proof of unemployment or a military ID/DD Form 214.

Fishing is permitted beginning the second Saturday in April along designated shorelines of Aquarion’s Saugatuck Reservoir in Weston, the Far Mill Reservoir in Shelton, and the West Pequonnock Reservoir in Monroe, Connecticut.

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Go fishing in Connecticut

Enjoy great freshwater fishing at Saugatuck Reservoir, West Pequonnock Reservoir and Far Mill Reservoir in Weston, Redding, Monroe, and Shelton.
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