When was Higganum Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Higganum Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Higganum Reservoir 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 Higganum Reservoir?

The nearest USGS gage read 57°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Higganum Reservoir trout stocking

Haddam, Middlesex County, Connecticut · lake · 94 ft elevation

Higganum Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (Apr 29, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 29, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Apr 29, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

57°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 MIDDLE HADDAM, CT (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 57°F
Flow: 20,100 cfs
Gage height: 1.46 ft

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

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:55 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Higganum Reservoir

This Afternoon
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
37% rain · wind 10 mph
Tonight
62°F
Light Rain
81% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
Friday
69°F
Rain
96% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday Night
55°F
Light Rain Likely
72% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
66°F
Chance Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers
51% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
45°F
Rain Showers Likely
66% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Apr 29Latest Wednesday	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 Higganum Reservoir?

Haddam, 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 Higganum Reservoir

Ponset Brookstream · 1 mistocked Mar 11, 2026
Bible Rock Brookstream · 1 mistocked Mar 23, 2026
Millers Pondpond · 4 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Sumner Brookstream · 5 mistocked Mar 23, 2021
Pattaconk Lakelake · 5 mistocked Apr 29, 2026
Salmon Riverstream · 6 mistocked Oct 22, 2026
Cedar Lakelake · 7 mistocked Oct 15, 2026
Rowan's Pond (Butternut Park Pond)pond · 7 mistocked Apr 16, 2026

All stocked waters in Middlesex County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Higganum Reservoir

When was Higganum Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 29, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Higganum Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Higganum Reservoir 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 Higganum Reservoir?: The nearest USGS gage read 57°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.