“2025 CT FISHING & OUTDOOR SHOW” AT MOHEGAN SUN
OPENS NEXT FRIDAY, MARCH 21 ON FIRST FULL DAY OF SPRING:
UNCASVILLE, CONN., March 11, 2025 – Next week, on the first full day of Spring, the “2025 Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show” opens at the Mohegan Sun Earth Expo & Convention Center in Uncasville, Conn., on Friday, March 21 through Sunday, March 23, 2025. Dates/Hours: Friday, March 21 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted admission tickets are on sale now at www.CTFishingOutdoorShow: Online: $12 for Adults; At the Door: $15 Adults; Free for Kids under age 12.
“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 at Mohegan Sun 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, turkey-calling, and more. The popular Kids Fun Zone 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.”
Welcoming attendees in the lobby will be “Chance”, a colorful 14-foot Brook Trout sculpture created by Brooksville, Maine artist and sculptor Joey Rizzo.
►Over 200 exhibitors selling the latest fishing, hunting, outdoor equipment, and fishing boats, pontoons, and campers.
►Fly Casting Demonstrations by experts: atop a 5,000-gallon Hawg Trough Live Fish Tank and on the show’s fly-casting pond.
►Expert-led Seminars & Demonstrations – free with admission www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com:
- Alberto Knie (a/k/a Crazy Alberto), World-Class Extreme Trophy Game & Conservation Fish Hunter.
- Sheron K. Brown (a/k/a The Lunkerman), Professional Tournament Angler/Guide ( & Sat. Only).
- Joe Diorio, Saltwater Fishing Guide.
- Bryan Mayo, 7-time Rhode Island B.A.S.S Nation State Team and 2021 State Club Champion.
- Matt Wettish, Turkey Hunter/Champion Caller & New England Turkey Hunting Hall of Fame inductee.
- Brian Coombs, New England Fisherman and Charter Boat Captain.
- Mike Roy of Reel Cast Charters.
- Tim Talento, Fisherman – will speak about teaching kids to fish.
- Sean Reynolds, Fishing Guide – will speak about teaching kids to fish.
- Ron McKee, Surfcaster and Custom Rod Designer.
- Al Gag, International Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame Honoree; Fisherman & Custom Lure Designer.
- Doug Lyons, Professional Surfcaster.
- Chris Stefanou, Shark Fisherman.
- Trevor Berwick and Steve Martic, Hunters and Hosts of Outdrive Drive
- B.J. Silvia, Rhode Island saltwater Fisherman and Charter Boat Captain.
►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 state’s wildlife, fisheries, boating, hunting and parks.
►Training Tips & Demonstrations Dog-Training: From Bird Dogs to House Dogs, and Dog Steadiness Training for Pointers and Retrievers by Jeremy Cormier, V3 Gun Dogs.
►Fly-Tying by experts include Fred Wilson, Leslie Wrixon and Mike Stewart and Ian Devlin.
►Hands-On Activities including Laser Shot Range from CT Dept. of Energy & Environmental & Protection (DEEP).
►KIDS FUN ZONE featuring hands-on activities for toddlers through teens where they can discover the wonder and beauty of the outdoors. Includes:
- A catch-and-release live trout fishing pond.
- Weekend Animal Adventures Family Zoo & Rescue Center’s wildlife programs (Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) with an alligator, porcupine, Burmese python snake, skunk, owl, bunny, turtles, and tortoise.
- Dog training demonstrations.
- Special expert-led seminars for youth on fishing, archery, and hunting safety.
- 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.
►View upcoming premier Military and Historic Guns at auction in Connecticut and discover how to sell antique and collectible firearms with CT Firearms Auction.
ADMISSION for the Show:
DISCOUNTED ON-LINE TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $12 Adults. Free Tickets for Kids under age 12 at www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com. Online tickets can be purchased at any time.
Admission at the Door: $15 Adults. Free for Kids under age 12.
Show sponsors include The Fisherman Magazine, LeafGuard, WFSB Channel 3, 97.7 WCTY Eastern CT’s Country station, Renewal by Anderson, and North East Expos, Inc.
FOR ALL SHOW INFO, visit www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com or Facebook or 860-844-8461.
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 Kristie@northeastexpos.com, or visit www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com.
NORTH EAST EXPOS, INC., producer of this event, is a decades old, family-owned company that also produces the popular “Connecticut Flower & Garden Show” at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. For information about North East Expos, Inc., contact Kristie Gonsalves at 860-844-8461 or email Kristie@northeastexpos.com.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on Facebook, follow us on X and Instagram @mohegansun and view us on YouTube.
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Laura Soll, Communications
2024 CT Fishing & Outdoor Show
Phone (860) 688-4499
Cell (860) 833-4466