Is Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge) stocked often?

Number 14 of 45 stocked waters in Litchfield 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 Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)?

The USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge) trout stocking

Hartland, Barkhamsted, Litchfield County, Connecticut · stream · 510 ft elevation

Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge) was last stocked 4 months ago (Jul 2, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Jul 2, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

4 months ago

Jul 2, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

53°F

Ideal for trout

Number 14 of 45 stocked waters in Litchfield County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT (2 km away).

Water temperature: 53°F
Flow: 134 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.73 ft

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

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 136 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)

This Afternoon
66°F
Chance Light Rain
44% rain · wind 1 mph
Tonight
50°F
Chance Light Rain
51% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
62°F
Chance Light Rain
44% rain · wind 1 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
40°F
Chance Light Rain
43% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Sunday
57°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
2% rain · wind 6 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Jul 2Latest 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 Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)?

Hartland, Barkhamsted, Litchfield 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 TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)

West Branch Reservoirlake · 1 mistocked Mar 19, 2026
Sandy Brookstream · 3 mistocked May 5, 2026
Still River (Colebrook)stream · 3 mistocked May 5, 2026
Colebrook Reservoirlake · 3 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Howells Pondpond · 4 mistocked Mar 6, 2026
Mad River Impoundmentlake · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026
Morgan Brookstream · 5 mistocked Mar 10, 2025
Mad Riverstream · 5 mistocked May 4, 2026

All stocked waters in Litchfield County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)

When was Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Jul 2, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge) stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge) stocked often?: Number 14 of 45 stocked waters in Litchfield 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 Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)?: The USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.