Conn. Gen. Stat. § 26-126: Disposition of fish illegally taken.

Any fish or crustacean, or part thereof, illegally taken or possessed shall be seized by the commissioner, any authorized employee of the department or any conservation officer, and the commissioner may, at his discretion, sell or otherwise dispose of the same. The proceeds of any such sale shall be paid to the State Treasurer and applied by him to the General Fund.