Northwest Hills County · stream · order 3 river · ~18 cfs typical
West Branch Bantam River
West Branch Bantam River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Connecticut's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Overcast
77°
60°
7 mph
3%
Sat
Overcast
80°
64°
9 mph
15%
Sun
Overcast
83°
66°
12 mph
22%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Little Pond1.9 mi
- Duck Pond2.5 mi
- West Branch Butternut Brook2.5 mi
- Herron Pond3.2 mi
- Miscus Pond3.1 mi
- Cranberry Pond3.2 mi
- Ivy Mountain Brook3.5 mi
- Butternut Brook3.3 mistocked May 7, 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.
West Branch Bantam River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Bantam 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 West Branch Bantam River?+
West Branch Bantam River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.