Capitol County · stream · order 6 river · ~1,210 cfs typical
Farmington River
Stocked 7× on record · CT DEEP
Farmington River is a stream in Capitol County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Jul 2, 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°
11 mph
56%
Fri
Showers
80°
62°
5 mph
14%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
9 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 13 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 11 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 27 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 24 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 14 | 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
- Stoughton Brook1.0 mi
- Bancroft Brook1.5 mi
- Meadow Brook2.2 mi
- Scantic River2.7 mistocked May 6, 2026
- Brickyard Pond2.4 mi
- Podunk River3.2 mistocked Mar 12, 2020
- Vintons Millpond3.0 mi
- Podunk Pond3.0 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.
Farmington River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Farmington River?+
Farmington River is stocked with Trout in Capitol County, Connecticut, most recently on Jul 2, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Farmington River get stocked?+
Going by 7 records since 2026, stocking at Farmington River peaks in April and May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Farmington 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 Farmington River?+
Farmington River is a stream in Capitol County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Jul 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.