“CT FISHING & OUTDOOR SHOW” RETURNS TO MOHEGAN SUN ON MARCH 21-23
Rhode Island, Cape, Eastern CT Speakers & Exhibitors & “Kids Fun Zone” Too!
UNCASVILLE, CONN., February 5, 2025 – The “Connecticut Fishing & Outdoor Show” returns to 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.; and Sunday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discounted admission tickets are on sale later this month 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, 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 are free with admission (schedule: www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com:
Included will be:
- 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 (Friday & Saturday).
- 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 fishing for kids.
- Sean Reynolds, Fishing Guide – will speak about fishing for kids.
- Ron McKee, Surfcaster and Custom Rod Designer.
- Al Gag, Fisherman and Custom Lure Designer.
- Doug Lyons, Professional Surfcaster.
- Chris Stefanou, Shark Fisherman.
- Trevor Berwick, Hunter and host of Outdrive Drive
►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.
►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 featuring hands-on activities for toddlers through teens where they can discover the wonder and beauty of the outdoors. Will include:
- 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.
Saturday/Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presentations: Saturday/Sunday 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 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.
ADMISSION for the Show:
DISCOUNTED ON-LINE TICKETS ON SALE NOW: $12 for Adults. Free Tickets for Kids under age 12 at www.CTFishingOutdoorShow.com. Online tickets can be purchased any time until show ends.
Admission at the Door: $15 Adults. Free for Kids under age 12.
Show sponsors include The Fisherman Magazine, LeafGuard, WFSB Channel 3, and 97.7 WCTY Eastern CT’s Country station, Renewal by Anderson, and North East Expos, Inc.
FOR 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