Capitol County · stream · order 5 river · ~174 cfs typical
Scantic River
Stocked 2× on record · CT DEEP
Scantic River is a stream in Capitol County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 6, 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
78°
66°
11 mph
54%
Fri
Showers
80°
62°
8 mph
18%
Sat
Overcast
85°
65°
10 mph
6%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 6 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 6 | 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
- Stoughton Brook1.8 mi
- Bancroft Brook2.0 mi
- Stoughton Brook2.1 mi
- Brickyard Pond1.9 mi
- Waterworks Brook2.6 mi
- Ketch Brook2.1 mi
- Stoughtons Pond2.5 mi
- Farmington River2.7 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
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.
Scantic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Scantic River?+
Scantic River is stocked with Trout in Capitol County, Connecticut, most recently on May 6, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Scantic 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 Scantic River?+
Scantic River is a stream in Capitol County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated May 6, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.