Capitol County · stream · order 5 river · ~128 cfs typical
Hockanum River
Stocked 2× since 2022 · CT DEEP
Hockanum River is a stream in Capitol County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 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
76°
66°
9 mph
57%
Fri
Showers
80°
63°
9 mph
15%
Sat
Overcast
84°
65°
9 mph
8%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 2 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| — 2022 — | ||||
| Mar 23 | 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
- Willow Brook0.4 mi
- Park River0.6 mi
- Lily Pond1.4 mi
- Pewterpot Brook2.1 mi
- Podunk River2.2 mistocked Mar 12, 2020
- Porter Brook2.5 mi
- North Branch Park River2.3 mi
- Meadow Brook3.2 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.
Hockanum River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hockanum River?+
Hockanum River is stocked with Trout in Capitol County, Connecticut, most recently on Apr 2, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Hockanum 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 Hockanum River?+
Hockanum River is a stream in Capitol County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Apr 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.