It might not be just you
I've been told there has been trouble with poachers in the Hammonassett netting trout in the sea-run management area
These South American immigrants were not prosecuted due to the DEP's new policy of education over prosecution.
I don't have first hand knowledge of this, but it was related to me by an officer of the Hammonasett TU chapter.

If you see any suspicious activity while fishing please call the Ct. DEP TIPs (turn in poachers) Hotline
800-842-4357