Northwest Hills County · stream · order 4 river · ~30 cfs typical
East Branch Naugatuck River
1 stocking on record · CT DEEP
East Branch Naugatuck River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 17, 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
Rain
77°
66°
10 mph
53%
Fri
Mostly clear
81°
63°
7 mph
6%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
10 mph
13%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 17 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
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Nearby waters
- West Branch Naugatuck River0.0 mi
- Gulf Stream0.4 mi
- Troy Brook0.6 mi
- Church Street Reservoir0.9 mi
- Besse Park Pond1.2 mi
- Iffland Pond1.7 mi
- Goodwin Pond2.3 mi
- Patterson Pond1.9 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.
East Branch Naugatuck River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in East Branch Naugatuck River?+
East Branch Naugatuck River is stocked with Trout in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut, most recently on Apr 17, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish East Branch Naugatuck 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 East Branch Naugatuck River?+
East Branch Naugatuck River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Apr 17, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.