Western Connecticut County · stream · order 4 river · ~46 cfs typical
Pootatuck River
1 stocking on record · CT DEEP
Pootatuck River is a stream in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on Apr 15, 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
Clear
80°
62°
6 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
7 mph
8%
Sun
Overcast
84°
68°
11 mph
24%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Apr 15 | 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
- Pootatuck River Reservoir0.6 mi
- Pomperaug River0.8 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
- Walnut Hill Pond1.0 mi
- Deep Brook1.9 mi
- Curtis Pond Brook2.3 mi
- Curtis Pond2.3 mi
- Transylvania Brook2.4 mi
- Wellgoto Pond2.9 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.
Pootatuck River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Pootatuck River?+
Pootatuck River is stocked with Trout in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut, most recently on Apr 15, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Pootatuck 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 Pootatuck River?+
Pootatuck River is a stream in Western Connecticut County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated Apr 15, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.