Originally Posted By: bbird13
just a question concerning childrens fishing pond at stanley quarter park in New Britain. The city is advertising a fishing derby on April 14th and asking adults to pay 8 to 10 dollars to fish. Question is can they do this ?? seeing fishing season does not open until the 21st and the childrens pond is only for persons fifteen years of age and under. Thanks for the reply in advance.


Thanks for the heads up. I checked in to it, they are actually holding it at Hart Park not Stanley Quarter. I spoke with the director of New Britain's Park & Rec Dept this morning and they were unaware that they needed a tournament permit. They are expediting the application this morning.
Captain Keith Williams
keith.williams@ct.gov
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police