When was Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 ) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 ) stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

How warm is the water near Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )?

The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 ) trout stocking

Barkamsted, New Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut · stream

Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 ) was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 14, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 14, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 14, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

57°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT (7 km away).

Water temperature: 57°F
Flow: 162 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.83 ft

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

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 171 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )

Overnight
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 6 to 10 mph
Friday
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
14% rain · wind 10 to 14 mph
Friday Night
52°F
Rain Showers Likely
57% rain · wind 13 to 16 mph
Saturday
61°F
Rain
76% rain · wind 15 to 18 mph
Saturday Night
52°F
Rain
98% rain · wind 16 to 20 mph
Sunday
61°F
Rain
82% rain · wind 15 to 20 mph

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

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Apr 14, 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 Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )?

Barkamsted, New Hartford, Hartford 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 Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )

Morgan Brookstream · 1 mistocked Mar 10, 2025
Lake McDonoughlake · 1 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
West Hill Pondpond · 3 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
Still River (Colebrook)stream · 4 mistocked May 5, 2026
Nepaug Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Farmington River 3 (Rt. 219 to Rt. 177)stream · 5 mistocked Sep 4, 2026
Cherry Brookstream · 5 mistocked Mar 6, 2020
Highland Lakelake · 5 mistocked Mar 10, 2026

All stocked waters in Hartford County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )

When was Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 ) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 14, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 ) stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
How warm is the water near Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )?: The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.