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 1 times in the last 12 months.

How warm is the water near Falls River?

The nearest USGS gage read 68°F on Sep 25. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Falls River trout stocking

Essex, Middlesex County, Connecticut · stream

Falls River was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 23, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 23, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Mar 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

68°F

Warm for trout

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 68°F
Gage height: 3.28 ft

Warm for trout. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:20 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Falls River

Tonight
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 10 to 15 mph
Friday
66°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
44% rain · wind 15 to 21 mph
Friday Night
53°F
Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 21 to 24 mph
Saturday
64°F
Rain
84% rain · wind 24 mph
Saturday Night
54°F
Rain
89% rain · wind 20 to 23 mph
Sunday
65°F
Rain
83% rain · wind 18 to 22 mph

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

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Mar 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 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 Mar 11, 2026
Pattaconk Lakelake · 7 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Hammonasset Riverstream · 7 mistocked May 4, 2026
Chatfield Hollow POND/Schreeder Pondpond · 7 mistocked Apr 30, 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 1 times in the last 12 months.
How warm is the water near Falls River?: The nearest USGS gage read 68°F on Sep 25. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.