When was Lake McDonough last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Lake McDonough stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Lake McDonough 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.

Lake McDonough trout stocking

Barkhamsted, New Hartford, Litchfield County, Connecticut · lake · 415 ft elevation

Lake McDonough was last stocked 7 months ago (Apr 15, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 15, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

7 months ago

Apr 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

On record

1 stocking

since Apr 15, 2026

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

Weather at Lake McDonough

This Afternoon
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
96% rain · wind 3 mph
Tonight
52°F
Rain Showers Likely
60% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
63°F
Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
28% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
42°F
Chance Rain Showers
52% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Sunday
57°F
Chance Rain Showers
35% rain · wind 7 to 14 mph
Sunday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 6 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Apr 15Latest 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 Lake McDonough?

Barkhamsted, New Hartford, 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 Lake McDonough

Farmington River 2 (Old Foot Bridge to Rt. 219 )stream · 1 mistocked Apr 14, 2026
Morgan Brookstream · 2 mistocked Mar 10, 2025
Cherry Brookstream · 4 mistocked Mar 6, 2020
Farmington River 3 (Rt. 219 to Rt. 177)stream · 4 mistocked Sep 4, 2026
West Hill Pondpond · 4 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
Nepaug Riverstream · 5 mistocked Apr 27, 2026
Still River (Colebrook)stream · 5 mistocked May 5, 2026
Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)stream · 6 mistocked Jul 2, 2026

All stocked waters in Litchfield County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Lake McDonough

When was Lake McDonough last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Lake McDonough stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Lake McDonough 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.