UNCASVILLE, CT (February 17, 2025) – The Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show returns to Mohegan Sun’s Earth Expo & Convention Center from Friday, March 21st through Sunday, March 23rd. The show takes place from 3:00pm – 8:00pm on Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm on Saturday, and 9:00am – 5:00pm on Sunday. Discounted tickets are on sale now via the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Expo website.
“The largest fishing and outdoor show in Connecticut is designed for longtime fishing and outdoor enthusiasts, as well as anyone who wants to learn more about angling and other kinds of outdoor adventure,” explains Kristie Gonsalves, Producer of the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show and President of North East Expos, Inc. “Fishing is the highlight of this annual three-day family event that showcases a wide variety of outdoor activities including freshwater and saltwater fishing, hunting, kayaking, rafting, paddle boards, hunting dog training, safaris, and more. This year’s show will showcase a spacious Kids Fun Zone that is twice the size of last year, with hands-on activities for toddlers through teens where they can discover the wonder and beauty of the outdoors.”
Attendees at the 2025 Show will discover:
- More than 200 booths with companies selling latest fishing, hunting, outdoor equipment, and fishing boats
- Fly casting demonstrations by experts in two locations: atop a 5,000-gallon Hawg Trough live fish tank and on the show’s fly cast pond
- Expert-led seminars & demonstrations
- Meet and schedule tours with charter boat fishing captains, hunting outfitters, outdoor adventure and safari promoters
- CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection’s (DEEP) latest rules and regulations, and displays on the state’s wildlife, fisheries, boating, hunting and parks
- Tips/demos on “How to Start a Puppy” and “Dog Steadiness” by Jeremy Cormier of V3 Gun Dogs
- Fly-tying by experts
- Hands-on activities include laser shot range from the CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP)
- View upcoming premier military and historic guns at auction in Connecticut and discover how to sell antique and collectible firearms with CT Firearms Auction
- Learn how to use inflatable life jackets by the U.S. Coast Guard
KIDS FUN ZONE will include:
- Hands-on activities for toddlers through teens where they can discover the wonder and beauty of the outdoors
- A catch-and-release trout fishing pond
- Dog training demonstrations
- Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center’s wildlife programs (Saturday & Sunday only) with an alligator, porcupine, Burmese python snake, skunk, owl, bunny, turtles, and a tortoise.
- Special expert-led seminars for youth on fishing, archery, and hunting safety, plus prize giveaways of archery gear
- Fly-casting pond
- Slay Nation Tournament Fishing Kids Casting Corner – experts will teach boys and girls how to fly cast or “flip,” and toddlers can catch plastic fish for prizes – all while costumed character Frankie the Fish greets the crowd
- Hourly children’s scavenger hunts where the winner wins tackle boxes and other prizes
Speakers, demonstrators and exhibitors interested in registering for the Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show at Mohegan Sun should contact Kristie Gonsalves at 860-844-8461, or email [email protected], or visit www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com.
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