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 1 times in the last 12 months.

How warm is the water near East Branch Eightmile River?

The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. 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

East Branch Eightmile River was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 23, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 23, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

57°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 57°F
Flow: 20 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 1.98 ft

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

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 25 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at East Branch Eightmile River

Overnight
50°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 10 to 15 mph
Friday
65°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
46% rain · wind 15 to 21 mph
Friday Night
52°F
Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 23 mph
Saturday
62°F
Rain
82% rain · wind 24 mph
Saturday Night
53°F
Rain
88% rain · wind 18 to 22 mph
Sunday
64°F
Rain
85% rain · wind 17 to 22 mph

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

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Apr 23, 2026	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.

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 Mar 6, 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 Apr 27, 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 1 times in the last 12 months.
How warm is the water near East Branch Eightmile River?: The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.