Thermal Refuge Areas on Several Major Rivers Closed Until Sept. 15

[Smallie_Stalker]

Anglers are reminded that the thermal refuge areas on the Housatonic, Naugatuck and Shetucket Rivers are
now closed to fishing (as of June 15). These areas will reopen on September 15.

There is no fishing within100 feet of signs indicating such closure at or near the mouths of tributaries to these rivers. Additionally, a
thermal refuge has been established on the Salmon River in East Haddam, located around a spring entering
the Salmon River approximately 220 feet south of the unused paved boat launch at the state-owned
property formerly known as the Sunrise Resort off of Route 151. The refuge includes all water within 100
feet from the end of the pipe as posted. The Salmon River refuge will be closed to fishing and access through
September 15.