http://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?A=2696&Q=322740
Here is the link to the 2016 marine regulations. The link is from the DEEP web page, look under fishing and it will come up.

To all: keep in mind (as I'm sure you are aware)EnCon Police does not make the laws, we just enforce them. I feel your frustration but you need to address these specific concerns with fisheries.