Northwest Hills County · stream · order 5 river · ~75 cfs typical
West Branch Naugatuck River
West Branch Naugatuck 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
81°
61°
7 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
83°
65°
8 mph
14%
Sun
Overcast
85°
67°
13 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
- East Branch Naugatuck River0.0 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
- Gulf Stream0.4 mi
- Troy Brook0.6 mi
- Church Street Reservoir0.9 mi
- Besse Park Pond1.2 mi
- Iffland Pond1.7 mi
- Goodwin Pond2.3 mi
- Patterson Pond1.9 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.
West Branch Naugatuck River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish West Branch 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 West Branch Naugatuck River?+
West Branch Naugatuck River is a stream in Northwest Hills County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.