When was Falls River last stocked?

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

How often is Falls River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Falls 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 Falls River?

The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Falls River trout stocking

Essex, Middlesex County, Connecticut · stream · 95 ft elevation

Falls River was last stocked 8 months ago (Mar 23, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 23, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

8 months ago

Mar 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

56°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

Nearest USGS gage: CONNECTICUT RIVER AT ESSEX, CT (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 56°F
Gage height: 0.18 ft

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

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Falls River

This Afternoon
70°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 7 mph
Tonight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 mph
Thursday
71°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
21% rain · wind 5 to 10 mph
Thursday Night
61°F
Light Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 3 to 8 mph
Friday
69°F
Light Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 5 mph
Friday Night
54°F
Light Rain Likely
71% rain · wind 2 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Mar 23Latest Monday	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 Falls River?

Essex, 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 Falls River

Menunketesuck Riverstream · 4 mistocked Mar 17, 2020
Pattaconk Brookstream · 4 mistocked Mar 11, 2026
Cedar Lakelake · 5 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
Pattaconk Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Hammonasset Riverstream · 7 mistocked Oct 7, 2026
Chatfield Hollow POND/Schreeder Pondpond · 7 mistocked Oct 21, 2026
Chatfield Hollow Brookstream · 8 mistocked Apr 30, 2026
Uncas Lakelake · 8 mistocked Apr 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Middlesex County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Falls River

When was Falls River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 23, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Falls River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Falls 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 Falls River?: The nearest USGS gage read 56°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.