Fish stocking schedule
Connecticut fish stocking schedule 2026.
- Stocking Now
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut stocks trout in over 100 streams and lakes statewide, with notable Trout Management Areas on the Farmington River and Housatonic River that have catch-and-release year-round regulations.
Official source
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Stocking Report
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection publishes the authoritative Connecticut stocking schedule — Weekly updates in Posted list format. For this week's actual stocking locations, dates, and volumes, view the official report directly.
This page summarizes the Connecticut stocking program for planning purposes. The agency report is the authoritative source — verify before any trip.
Primary stocked species
In Connecticut.
Typical stocking pattern by species. Heavy fill marks primary stocking months; moderate fill marks possible stocking. Verify exact dates against the official report.
- Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykissTypical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
- Brown TroutSalmo truttaTypical size: 9–14 inch catchable; trophy fish 18–24 inches
- Brook TroutSalvelinus fontinalisTypical size: 8–11 inch catchable
- Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatusTypical size: 10–14 inch catchable; 1–3 inch fingerling
- WalleyeSander vitreusTypical size: 1–2 inch fry; 2–4 inch fingerling
Notable Connecticut programs
- Trout Management Areas
- Trophy Trout Lakes
- Wild Trout Streams
- Catch and Release Sections
State hatchery system
Connecticut operates 4 state-run fish hatcheries supporting the stocking program.
Weekly stocking alerts for Connecticut.
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