Northwest Hills County · stream · order 3 river · ~5 cfs typical
West Branch Butternut Brook
West Branch Butternut Brook 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
78°
60°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
80°
62°
9 mph
19%
Sun
Overcast
83°
66°
12 mph
23%
↗ 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
- Duck Pond0.7 mi
- Butternut Brook1.1 mistocked May 7, 2026
- Bantam River Reservoir1.2 mi
- Little Pond1.2 mi
- Still Brook1.6 mi
- Lake Floren1.8 mi
- Bantam Lake2.2 mi
- Cranberry Pond2.0 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.
West Branch Butternut Brook fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch Butternut Brook?+
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 Butternut Brook?+
West Branch Butternut Brook is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.