Southeastern Connecticut County · stream · order 6 river · ~416 cfs typical
Willimantic River
Stocked 3× on record · CT DEEP
Willimantic River is a stream in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut, stocked with Trout — most recently on May 14, 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
76°
66°
9 mph
49%
Fri
Overcast
80°
62°
6 mph
21%
Sat
Overcast
84°
66°
9 mph
7%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 14 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| May 8 | Trout (unspecified) | — | ||
| Apr 29 | 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
- Natchaug River0.1 mistocked May 12, 2026
- Sawmill Brook1.0 mi
- Potash Brook1.1 mi
- Potash Pond1.1 mi
- Conantville Brook1.5 mi
- Wetherbee Pond1.3 mi
- Lymans Pond1.4 mi
- Obwebetuck Brook1.7 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.
Willimantic River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Willimantic River?+
Willimantic River is stocked with Trout in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut, most recently on May 14, 2026 by CT DEEP. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Willimantic 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 Willimantic River?+
Willimantic River is a stream in Southeastern Connecticut County, Connecticut. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: CT DEEP · updated May 14, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.