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Archived report. Published April 8, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
FreshwaterConnecticut · Housatonic River· April 8, 2026Hot bite

Trout Stocking Report — Housatonic Tributaries Loaded

DEEP completed spring stocking on all major Housatonic tributaries. Holdover browns are feeding aggressively in deeper pools.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
48°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waxing Gibbous
Moon phase
Tide / flow
Clear skies, light NW wind, highs 58°F
Weather

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What's biting

Hot
Brown Trout
Nymphs under indicator
Active
Rainbow Trout
PowerBait or spinners
Slow
Largemouth Bass
Jigs on bottom

What's next

Peak trout fishing window. Stocked fish are still concentrated near access points. Wade upstream for holdovers. Mayfly hatches starting on warmer afternoons.

Context

Last April saw one of the best brown trout runs in the Farmington River in a decade.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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