Housatonic Fly Fisherman’s Association Expo

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 65 North Main St., Wallingford, CT, United States

The Housatonic Fly Fisherman's Association holds it's annual Fly Fishing & Tying Expo Tying and casting demonstrations, vendors, guides and presentations. Salt Water Tying Class Learn to tie two flies. 9:15 a.m. start time. Cost is $1. All materials and hooks provided. Seating is limited contactPaul Dinice at 203 305-3850 or email at pdinice@frontier.com. Presentations

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What’s new with fishing in Connecticut?

Port 5 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT, United States

On the eve of trout season, and with new regulations possible, learn all you need to know about the new fishing season in Connecticut with a representative of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. No charge for admission; pizza and beverages can be purchased.

Free

Fish the Saugatuck

Doc Skerlick Fly Fishing Area Ford Road, Westport, CT, United States

Fish the Doc Skerlick Fly Fishing Area on the Saugatuck River, perfect for beginners and those who wish to practice their skills. Make sure to have your Connecticut license and Trout & Salmon Stamp.

Nutmeg TU Board of Directors meeting

Fairfield Public Library 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

Anyone may attend the Nutmeg TU monthly Board of Directors meeting, where events and planned. There are opportunities to volunteer in a number of capacities. Read President Rich Rosen's message here.

Free

Fairfield PAL Children’s Trout Derby

Gould Manor Park 749 Holland Hill Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

The Fairfield PAL will hold its annual derby Saturday, April 7, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Gould Manor Park, 749 Holland Hill Road, Fairfield. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The Fairfield PAL Trout Derby is open to ages 3 to 15; prizes are awarded for the largest and smallest fish.

Secrets of Lake Saltonstall revealed

Port 5 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Learn how to access and fish Lake Saltonstall in New Haven, which features big fish and limited access. No charge for admission; pizza and beverages can be purchased.

Free

Pequonnock cleanup, casting clinic, nature walk, fishing

Beardsley Park 1875 Noble Ave., Bridgeport, CT, United States

A full day on the Pequonnock River starts with a cleanup upstream of Beardsley Park. Once we've cleaned things up, let's get ready to fish: Tune up your technique at a casting clinic, learn how to read the river on a nature walk, then fish the holes you've discovered.

Free

Nutmeg TU Board of Directors meeting

Fairfield Public Library 1080 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT, United States

Anyone may attend the Nutmeg TU monthly Board of Directors meeting, where events and planned. There are opportunities to volunteer in a number of capacities. Read President Rich Rosen's message here.

Free

Fly fishing for American shad

Port 5 69 Brewster St., Bridgeport, CT, United States

Connecticut's state fish is returning to waters of the Nutmeg State, and anglers are finding out about the hard fight awaiting those who greet American Shad on their annual migration. Learn all you need to know with Sonny Yu. No charge for admission; pizza and beverages can be purchased.

Free

Monroe Police Kids’ Fishing Derby

Great Hollow Lake at Wolf Park 454 Purdy Hill Road, Monroe, CT, United States

The 14th annual Monroe Police Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, May 20, from 6 to 9 a.m. at Wolf Park's Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road, Monroe. The event is open to children 3 to 15. Prizes are awarded for the heaviest fish in the age groups 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-15.