Chain Pickerel are the original apex predator in CT. They are also one of the 33 species on the "Youth Fishing Passport - Fishing Challenge". Check out a few tips to add this species to your list. To learn more about our free youth fishing passport program (ages 15 and younger), please visit our web page at https://portal.ct.gov/deep/fishing/care/youth-fishing-passport Check our the leaderboard at https://ctdeep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/4389e52141e343dbbf7bbefd8db6297b | Connecticut Fish

The latest episode of 𝗚𝗢 𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗡𝗘𝗣𝗔 is available now on our YouTube channel and at DiscoverNEPA.com! We spend a full day on the frozen lake at Gouldsboro State Park, taking advantage of prime ice fishing conditions across NEPA. After drilling through 10 inches of solid ice, we fish alongside retired state trooper Charlie Prula, who brings the gear, bait, and expertise. The day pays off with bass, perch, pickerel, and bluegills pulled straight from the water. 🧊