07-28-2004, 09:56 AM
[font "Times New Roman"]Weekly Fishing Report - Week of July 19, 2004 [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]In case you missed it last week, we reported a new state record for channel catfish. Appleton Barrows of Ashford, CT caught a 29.39 pound channel catfish from Mashapaug Lake in Union. Please visit our [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/stories/channelcat.htm"]Feature Story page[/url] for more information.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT [/#004080][/font]
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LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing is reported as excellent. Areas to try include: Hamilton (30 fish for one angler) and Mansfield Hollow Reservoirs, Quonnipaug (5.3 lb bass), Gardner (18”), Candlewood, Rogers, East Twin, Highland (5 lbs 3 oz. bass), Pattaganset (4.25 lb.), Crystal (Ellington, 30 fish for one angler) Wyassup, Tyler, Wonoscopomuc, Bantam and Winchester (4.5 lbs.) lakes, and Pachaug, Stillwater, Mudge, Glasgo, Dog, Long, Avery and Ball Ponds and Lake Saltonstall.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SMALLMOUTH BASS are reported at Lake Lillinonah, Candlewood, Bantam, Tyler, Housatonic, Mashapaug and Gardner Lakes, Squantz Pond, and the Pomperaug and Housatonic (fantastic fishing) Rivers.[/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams– Both the Farmington River and the Housatonic River continue to produce excellent fishing. Early and late in the day are peak fishing times during the summer. The Farmington River is 60°F with less than 200 cfs of clear flows. Needhami (#20-26, early morning), Isonychia (#10-14, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#18-22, mid-late afternoon), Sulphurs duns (#18-20, morning; afternoon to early evening for spinners), Caddis (tan #14-18, all day; green #22-26, evening), Midges (#22-28, morning), Black Ants (#14-18, morning in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18), Flying Ants (#18-22, when humid) and Golden Drake (Potomanthus, #10-14, late evening) are successful patterns. The Housatonic River is 67°F with 400 cfs of clearing flows. Insect hatches include: Alder Caddis are in their 8th week (#10-12, afternoon-evening near overhangs), Sulphurs (#14-16, evening), Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening), Isonychia (#12-14 evening), Light Cahill (#12-14, evening), and Tan & green caddis (#14-16, early morning & evening). Midges and stoneflies are located at the mouths of streams. Golden stonefly nymphs hatch at first light and adults egg-lay after dark. Don’t forget streamers (morning & evening). Patterns to try include: White Zonkers, Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). Areas of activity include: Farmington (lots of 16-20” fish, 78 fish for one angler), Housatonic (18-20” browns), Salmon, Hop and Pomperaug Rivers and Salmon Brook.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lakes & Ponds – Some lakes are still producing good trout fishing. Areas of activity include: Lake Lillinonah, Quonnipaug, Candlewood (6.5 lbs brown), East Twin (8.5 lb brown by Jack Consolini, Torrington, and a 6.5 lb brown by Lance Carlson, Thomaston), Wonoscopomuc and Crystal Lakes, West Hill Pond and Beach Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported to be very good in Mansfield Hollow Reservoir (36”), Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Winchester Lake, and Hopeville, Ashland and Pachaug Ponds. CATFISH are being caught in numbers from Lake Lillinonah, Lake Zoar, and Mashapaug Lake. KOKANEE (very good action reported), try West Hill Pond at 3 colors of lead line or still fish the evening with corn. WALLEYE are being reported from Lake Saltonstall, Saugatuck Reservoir and Squantz Pond (drifting alewives). CALICO BASS action is reported in Silver (Meriden), Oxoboxo Lake, and Glasgo, Avery, Park and Pachaug Ponds. SUNFISH are providing excellent action using poppers on a fly rod. This is a lot of fun and everyone can catch fish! Give it a try.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut River – Large STRIPED BASS are consistently being taken in the lower river on live eels. NORTHERN PIKE fishing is excellent and are reported from Hartford to Haddam (especially the coves and Haddam Meadows). SMALLMOUTH BASS are being caught in the upper portion of the river north of Hartford. CATFISH (lots of 4-6 lb fish) are consistently being taken on cut bait. CALICO BASS and WHITE PERCH action on small minnows is reported in the coves of the river with the calico bass being in the deeper areas.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROPHY FISH AWARDS – CHANNEL CATFISH: John Kimball (Thomaston) -12 lbs from the Thames River. LARGEMOUTH BASS: Gerald F. Benoit, Sr. (Sterling) -7 lbs. 10 oz. from Cedar lake (Chester), Valinn Ranelli (Old Lyme) -8 lbs. from Rogers Lake. RAINBOW TROUT: Alex Alvarez (Trumbull) - 13 lbs. 7 oz. from the Housatonic River, Richard J. Anziano (Killingworth) -8 lbs. 8 oz. from the Natchaug River, Michael Cardoze (Middletown) - 11 lbs. from the Salmon River.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Notes: The Barn Island State Boat Launch has reopened following major renovations. Anglers should be aware that The Town of Chester is planning to conduct an invasive aquatic plant control program (hydroraking) on Cedar Lake from July 6 to July 16. The State boat launch will remain open for public use during this time, although a portion of the boat launch area (shoreline and ramp) will also be used by the contractor performing the hydroraking/harvesting. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Notes:[/#ff0000] Starrets Pond will be drained for dam repair for most of the season.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Boating Access Notes: [/#ff0000]The Barn Island State Boat Launch has reopened following major renovations. The Boating Division also cautions boaters when using the Great Island launch in Old Lyme at low tide. Due to storm activity, access to the Sound from this launch is severely restricted during low tide.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080][/font]
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The water temperature still ranges from the mid 60’s to near 70 °F. Check out the following web site for more detailed water temperatures:
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[font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=48&zoom=100"]page 48[/url] in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]2004 Angler’s Guide[/url] for tidal information and [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=46&zoom=100"]page 46[/url] for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]SPECIAL NOTE: [/#ff0000] [#ff0000] [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#Scup"]SCUP (PORGY)[/url] [/#ff0000]fishing season begins this Friday on the 23rd and runs through to Oct 12th and reopens Nov 1 through to Dec 31. Any of the rocky reefs and wrecks in LIS will be holding these feisty fighters (try using light tackle). This fishery is great for kids since the action can be non-stop. The minimum length for scup is 10 ½ inches and the daily creel limit is 20 fish per angler. Typical bottom rigs with hooks baited with squid strips is all you need.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS - Fishing for cow stripers in the 40+ inch range remains good especially for anglers fishing from dusk to dawn using live bait such as menhaden (bunker), hickory shad or eels. Cow striper spots include the reefs off Watch Hill, south shore of Fishers Island, the Race (Valiant Rock), the Sluiceway (area between Plum Island and Great Gull Island), the hump south of Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, the deep hole up in Essex and between the Baldwin Bridge (I-95) and the Amtrak RR Bridge (Connecticut River), Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Branford, New Haven Harbor, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area, Penfield Reef, and the reefs around the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLUEFISH fishing is fair to good at the Watch Hill reefs, Ram Island Reef, the Race, Millstone warm water discharge, lower Connecticut River (between the Baldwin Bridge (I-95) and the Amtrak RR Bridge), Long Sand Shoal, Sixmile Reef, Cornfield Point, Falkner Island area (North Rip), New Haven Harbor (Sandy Point), Charles Island area, Penfield Reef, Norwalk Islands, the reefs off Stamford. Bluefish up to 16 lbs. have been reported from western LIS although most being caught are in the 2-6 lbs. range. SNAPPER BLUEFISH are also in but they are on the small side (3-4 inches).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SUMMER FLOUNDER fishing is a mix with reports of no catches to trips with a lot of throw-backs (just below the 17 inch minimum length) to monster doormats in the 12 lbs. range! Fluke spots include the south side of Fishers Island (Isabella Beach), mouth of the Mystic River to Groton Long Point, lower Thames River, the hump south of Bartlett Reef, Black Point, lower Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Sixmile Reef, Hammonasset Beach, the Falkner Island area, New Haven Harbor including outer breakwaters, and the Charles Island area. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) fishing season is fair to good at many of the reefs in Fishers Island Sound, Bartlett Reef, Hatchett Reef, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Kimberly Reef, the reefs off Branford, New Haven Harbor Breakwaters and oyster grounds, Charles Island area, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, and the Norwalk Islands. Hermit crabs are the favored bait.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHAD fishing is fair to good in the Niantic River and the lower Connecticut River by the DEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009900]Interested in participating in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]Volunteer Marine Angler Survey[/url]? Please see [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]page 44[/url] of the 2004 CT Angler’s Guide for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009900][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]For the latest information regarding [#000000]size and catch limits[/#000000] on common marine fish species, please see the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm"]Current Marine Fisheries Recreational Regulations[/url][#0080ff] [/#0080ff][#000000]page.[/#000000][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://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"]In case you missed it last week, we reported a new state record for channel catfish. Appleton Barrows of Ashford, CT caught a 29.39 pound channel catfish from Mashapaug Lake in Union. Please visit our [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/stories/channelcat.htm"]Feature Story page[/url] for more information.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]INLAND REPORT [/#004080][/font]
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LARGEMOUTH BASS fishing is reported as excellent. Areas to try include: Hamilton (30 fish for one angler) and Mansfield Hollow Reservoirs, Quonnipaug (5.3 lb bass), Gardner (18”), Candlewood, Rogers, East Twin, Highland (5 lbs 3 oz. bass), Pattaganset (4.25 lb.), Crystal (Ellington, 30 fish for one angler) Wyassup, Tyler, Wonoscopomuc, Bantam and Winchester (4.5 lbs.) lakes, and Pachaug, Stillwater, Mudge, Glasgo, Dog, Long, Avery and Ball Ponds and Lake Saltonstall.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]SMALLMOUTH BASS are reported at Lake Lillinonah, Candlewood, Bantam, Tyler, Housatonic, Mashapaug and Gardner Lakes, Squantz Pond, and the Pomperaug and Housatonic (fantastic fishing) Rivers.[/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"]Rivers & streams– Both the Farmington River and the Housatonic River continue to produce excellent fishing. Early and late in the day are peak fishing times during the summer. The Farmington River is 60°F with less than 200 cfs of clear flows. Needhami (#20-26, early morning), Isonychia (#10-14, evening), Blue Wing Olives (#18-22, mid-late afternoon), Sulphurs duns (#18-20, morning; afternoon to early evening for spinners), Caddis (tan #14-18, all day; green #22-26, evening), Midges (#22-28, morning), Black Ants (#14-18, morning in fast water), Black Beetles (#16-18), Flying Ants (#18-22, when humid) and Golden Drake (Potomanthus, #10-14, late evening) are successful patterns. The Housatonic River is 67°F with 400 cfs of clearing flows. Insect hatches include: Alder Caddis are in their 8th week (#10-12, afternoon-evening near overhangs), Sulphurs (#14-16, evening), Blue Wing Olive (#18-22, early morning; spinner fall in evening), Isonychia (#12-14 evening), Light Cahill (#12-14, evening), and Tan & green caddis (#14-16, early morning & evening). Midges and stoneflies are located at the mouths of streams. Golden stonefly nymphs hatch at first light and adults egg-lay after dark. Don’t forget streamers (morning & evening). Patterns to try include: White Zonkers, Wooly Buggers, Muddlers, Micky Finn, Grey or Black Ghosts (#4-10). Areas of activity include: Farmington (lots of 16-20” fish, 78 fish for one angler), Housatonic (18-20” browns), Salmon, Hop and Pomperaug Rivers and Salmon Brook.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Lakes & Ponds – Some lakes are still producing good trout fishing. Areas of activity include: Lake Lillinonah, Quonnipaug, Candlewood (6.5 lbs brown), East Twin (8.5 lb brown by Jack Consolini, Torrington, and a 6.5 lb brown by Lance Carlson, Thomaston), Wonoscopomuc and Crystal Lakes, West Hill Pond and Beach Pond.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]NORTHERN PIKE fishing is reported to be very good in Mansfield Hollow Reservoir (36”), Lake Lillinonah, Bantam Lake, Winchester Lake, and Hopeville, Ashland and Pachaug Ponds. CATFISH are being caught in numbers from Lake Lillinonah, Lake Zoar, and Mashapaug Lake. KOKANEE (very good action reported), try West Hill Pond at 3 colors of lead line or still fish the evening with corn. WALLEYE are being reported from Lake Saltonstall, Saugatuck Reservoir and Squantz Pond (drifting alewives). CALICO BASS action is reported in Silver (Meriden), Oxoboxo Lake, and Glasgo, Avery, Park and Pachaug Ponds. SUNFISH are providing excellent action using poppers on a fly rod. This is a lot of fun and everyone can catch fish! Give it a try.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Connecticut River – Large STRIPED BASS are consistently being taken in the lower river on live eels. NORTHERN PIKE fishing is excellent and are reported from Hartford to Haddam (especially the coves and Haddam Meadows). SMALLMOUTH BASS are being caught in the upper portion of the river north of Hartford. CATFISH (lots of 4-6 lb fish) are consistently being taken on cut bait. CALICO BASS and WHITE PERCH action on small minnows is reported in the coves of the river with the calico bass being in the deeper areas.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TROPHY FISH AWARDS – CHANNEL CATFISH: John Kimball (Thomaston) -12 lbs from the Thames River. LARGEMOUTH BASS: Gerald F. Benoit, Sr. (Sterling) -7 lbs. 10 oz. from Cedar lake (Chester), Valinn Ranelli (Old Lyme) -8 lbs. from Rogers Lake. RAINBOW TROUT: Alex Alvarez (Trumbull) - 13 lbs. 7 oz. from the Housatonic River, Richard J. Anziano (Killingworth) -8 lbs. 8 oz. from the Natchaug River, Michael Cardoze (Middletown) - 11 lbs. from the Salmon River.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]Notes: The Barn Island State Boat Launch has reopened following major renovations. Anglers should be aware that The Town of Chester is planning to conduct an invasive aquatic plant control program (hydroraking) on Cedar Lake from July 6 to July 16. The State boat launch will remain open for public use during this time, although a portion of the boat launch area (shoreline and ramp) will also be used by the contractor performing the hydroraking/harvesting. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Notes:[/#ff0000] Starrets Pond will be drained for dam repair for most of the season.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]Boating Access Notes: [/#ff0000]The Barn Island State Boat Launch has reopened following major renovations. The Boating Division also cautions boaters when using the Great Island launch in Old Lyme at low tide. Due to storm activity, access to the Sound from this launch is severely restricted during low tide.[/font] [font "Times New Roman"][#004080]MARINE REPORT[/#004080][/font]
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The water temperature still ranges from the mid 60’s to near 70 °F. Check out the following web site for more detailed water temperatures:[url "http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1"]http://marine.rutgers.edu/mrs/sat_data/?nothumbs=1[/url]
[/font] [font "Times New Roman"]Also remember to check [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=48&zoom=100"]page 48[/url] in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/angler.htm"]2004 Angler’s Guide[/url] for tidal information and [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=46&zoom=100"]page 46[/url] for saltwater trophy fish award info.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#ff0000]SPECIAL NOTE: [/#ff0000] [#ff0000] [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm#Scup"]SCUP (PORGY)[/url] [/#ff0000]fishing season begins this Friday on the 23rd and runs through to Oct 12th and reopens Nov 1 through to Dec 31. Any of the rocky reefs and wrecks in LIS will be holding these feisty fighters (try using light tackle). This fishery is great for kids since the action can be non-stop. The minimum length for scup is 10 ½ inches and the daily creel limit is 20 fish per angler. Typical bottom rigs with hooks baited with squid strips is all you need.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]STRIPED BASS - Fishing for cow stripers in the 40+ inch range remains good especially for anglers fishing from dusk to dawn using live bait such as menhaden (bunker), hickory shad or eels. Cow striper spots include the reefs off Watch Hill, south shore of Fishers Island, the Race (Valiant Rock), the Sluiceway (area between Plum Island and Great Gull Island), the hump south of Bartlett Reef, Black Point, the humps south of Hatchett Reef, Long Sand Shoal, Cornfield Point, the deep hole up in Essex and between the Baldwin Bridge (I-95) and the Amtrak RR Bridge (Connecticut River), Southwest Reef, Sixmile Reef, the reefs off Branford, New Haven Harbor, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground area, Penfield Reef, and the reefs around the Norwalk Islands.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]BLUEFISH fishing is fair to good at the Watch Hill reefs, Ram Island Reef, the Race, Millstone warm water discharge, lower Connecticut River (between the Baldwin Bridge (I-95) and the Amtrak RR Bridge), Long Sand Shoal, Sixmile Reef, Cornfield Point, Falkner Island area (North Rip), New Haven Harbor (Sandy Point), Charles Island area, Penfield Reef, Norwalk Islands, the reefs off Stamford. Bluefish up to 16 lbs. have been reported from western LIS although most being caught are in the 2-6 lbs. range. SNAPPER BLUEFISH are also in but they are on the small side (3-4 inches).[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]SUMMER FLOUNDER fishing is a mix with reports of no catches to trips with a lot of throw-backs (just below the 17 inch minimum length) to monster doormats in the 12 lbs. range! Fluke spots include the south side of Fishers Island (Isabella Beach), mouth of the Mystic River to Groton Long Point, lower Thames River, the hump south of Bartlett Reef, Black Point, lower Connecticut River, Long Sand Shoal, Sixmile Reef, Hammonasset Beach, the Falkner Island area, New Haven Harbor including outer breakwaters, and the Charles Island area. [/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]TAUTOG (BLACKFISH) fishing season is fair to good at many of the reefs in Fishers Island Sound, Bartlett Reef, Hatchett Reef, Crane Reef, Southwest Reef, Kimberly Reef, the reefs off Branford, New Haven Harbor Breakwaters and oyster grounds, Charles Island area, Stratford Shoal/Middle Ground, and the Norwalk Islands. Hermit crabs are the favored bait.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]HICKORY SHAD fishing is fair to good in the Niantic River and the lower Connecticut River by the DEP Marine Headquarters fishing pier.[/font]
[font "Times New Roman"][#009900]Interested in participating in the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]Volunteer Marine Angler Survey[/url]? Please see [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/fishinfo/anguide.pdf#page=44&zoom=100"]page 44[/url] of the 2004 CT Angler’s Guide for contact information. Your participation is critical to effective fisheries management of your marine fishery resources. Thank you.[/#009900][/font]
[font "Times New Roman"]For the latest information regarding [#000000]size and catch limits[/#000000] on common marine fish species, please see the [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/marineinfo/saltregs.htm"]Current Marine Fisheries Recreational Regulations[/url][#0080ff] [/#0080ff][#000000]page.[/#000000][/font] [center][font "Times New Roman"][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/fishing/weekly/fishadv.htm"]Weekly Fishing Report[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/burnatr/index.htm"]Bureau of Natural Resources[/url][/font][/center] [font "Arial"][size 2][url "http://dep.state.ct.us/index.htm"]Home[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/aboutdep/contact/contact.htm"]Contact Us[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/search2.htm"]Search[/url] | [url "http://dep.state.ct.us/survey/survey.htm"]Feedback[/url] | [url "http://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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