Northwest Hills County · stream · order 5 river · ~112 cfs typical
Bantam River
Stocked 2× on record · CT DEEP
Bantam River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 7, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from CT DEEP; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
78°
61°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
81°
64°
8 mph
13%
Sun
Overcast
81°
65°
11 mph
23%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 7 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Mar 31 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Quist Pond1.6 mi
- Bee Brook2.0 mi
- Mount Tom Pond1.8 mistocked May 13, 2026
- Mallory Brook2.9 mi
- Bates Pond2.5 mi
- Emmons Pond2.4 mi
- Lake Waramaug Brook2.5 mistocked Jan 1, 2010
- Shepaug Reservoir3.4 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official CT regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bantam River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Bantam River?+
Bantam River is stocked with Trout in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, most recently on May 7, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Bantam River?+
Yes — Connecticut requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bantam River?+
Bantam River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated May 7, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.