South Central Connecticut County · stream · order 7 river · ~3,477 cfs typical
Housatonic River
1 stocking on record · CT DEEP
Housatonic River is a stream in South Central Connecticut County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 20, 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
Showers
76°
68°
12 mph
49%
Fri
Mostly clear
81°
64°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
83°
69°
11 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 20 | 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
- Selby Pond0.8 mi
- Frash Pond1.2 mi
- Brewsters Pond1.7 mi
- Beaver Brook Ponds2.6 mi
- Milford Reservoir2.9 mi
- Motil Pond3.3 mi
- Bruce Pond2.7 mi
- Pumpkin Ground Brook3.9 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.
Housatonic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Housatonic River?+
Housatonic River is stocked with Trout in South Central Connecticut County, Connecticut, most recently on Apr 20, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Housatonic 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 Housatonic River?+
Housatonic River is a stream in South Central Connecticut County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Apr 20, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.