When was East Branch Eightmile River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is East Branch Eightmile River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is East Branch Eightmile River stocked often?

Number 6 of 21 stocked waters in Middlesex County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near East Branch Eightmile River?

The USGS gage read 51°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

East Branch Eightmile River trout stocking

Salem, East Haddam, Lyme, Middlesex County, Connecticut · stream · 200 ft elevation

East Branch Eightmile River was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 23, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 23, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

51°F

Ideal for trout

Number 6 of 21 stocked waters in Middlesex County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: EAST BRANCH EIGHTMILE RIVER NEAR NORTH LYME, CT (4 km away).

Water temperature: 51°F
Flow: 62 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.50 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 83 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at East Branch Eightmile River

Tonight
57°F
Light Rain
92% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday
66°F
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
32% rain · wind 2 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
42°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Light Rain
25% rain · wind 7 to 12 mph
Sunday
61°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Sunny
25% rain · wind 6 to 14 mph
Sunday Night
41°F
Mostly Clear
3% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Monday
59°F
Sunny
7% rain · wind 8 to 15 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Apr 23Latest Thursday	Trout

From Connecticut fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Connecticut fishing regulations.

Where is East Branch Eightmile River?

Salem, East Haddam, Lyme, Middlesex County, Connecticut. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near East Branch Eightmile River

Horse Pondpond · 2 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Eightmile Riverstream · 4 mistocked Apr 23, 2026
Gardner Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 8, 2026
Uncas Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Oxoboxo Brookstream · 6 mistocked Mar 23, 2026
Latimer Brookstream · 6 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Rogers Lakelake · 6 mistocked Oct 8, 2026
Scholfield Pondpond · 7 mistocked Apr 1, 2020

All stocked waters in Middlesex County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about East Branch Eightmile River

When was East Branch Eightmile River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 23, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is East Branch Eightmile River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is East Branch Eightmile River stocked often?: Number 6 of 21 stocked waters in Middlesex County by stocking days. Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near East Branch Eightmile River?: The USGS gage read 51°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.