Reply April 29, 2021 Interested in learning how to fish? The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)'s Fisheries Division, through its Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program, is here to help you get into fishing by offering free Introduction to Fishing ZOOM classes and special "fishing field trips" offered through the summer at waterbodies around the state! Subscribe The CARE program has been teaching beginners about the wonders of fish and fishing since 1986! CARE is a science-based package of environmental, ecological, and fishing information, offering a variety of "Learn to Fish" classes and events that are designed to increase fishing participation by showing how fun and easy fishing can be while also fostering an appreciation for the environment and our state's natural resources.