Northeastern Connecticut County · stream · order 5 river · ~206 cfs typical
French River
1 stocking on record · CT DEEP
French River is a stream in Northeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Mar 26, 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
Overcast
81°
61°
7 mph
21%
Sat
Overcast
85°
64°
10 mph
9%
Sun
Overcast
84°
66°
11 mph
14%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 26 | 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
- Acme Pond0.3 mi
- Quinnatisset Brook0.5 mi
- West Thompson Lake0.9 mi
- Little Dam Tavern Brook1.3 mi
- Quinebaug River Reservoir1.3 mi
- Cargill Falls Reservoir1.3 mi
- Stoud Brook1.6 mi
- Sunset Hill Brook2.0 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.
French River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in French River?+
French River is stocked with Trout in Northeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut, most recently on Mar 26, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish French 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 French River?+
French River is a stream in Northeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Mar 26, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.