Naugatuck Valley County · stream · order 5 river · ~594 cfs typical
Naugatuck River
Stocked 5× on record · CT DEEP
Naugatuck River is a stream in Naugatuck Valley County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 12, 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
Partly cloudy
80°
65°
5 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
83°
67°
8 mph
2%
Sun
Drizzle
84°
70°
11 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 12 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 4 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 17 | 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
- Upper Ansonia Reservoir0.6 mi
- Lower Ansonia Reservoir0.6 mi
- Burying Ground Brook0.6 mi
- Ansonia Reservoir0.9 mi
- Curtiss Brook1.0 mi
- Beaver Brook1.4 mi
- Lake Housatonic1.4 mi
- Shelton Reservoir1.6 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.
Naugatuck River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Naugatuck River?+
Naugatuck River is stocked with Trout in Naugatuck Valley County, Connecticut, most recently on May 12, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Naugatuck River get stocked?+
Going by 5 records since 2026, stocking at Naugatuck River peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish 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 Naugatuck River?+
Naugatuck River is a stream in Naugatuck Valley County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated May 12, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.