When was Lake Saltonstall last stocked?

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

How often is Lake Saltonstall stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

How warm is the water near Lake Saltonstall?

The nearest USGS gage read 67°F on Sep 25. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.

Lake Saltonstall trout stocking

Branford, East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut · lake

Lake Saltonstall was last stocked 5 months ago (Apr 15, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Apr 15, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

5 months ago

Apr 15, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

67°F

Warm for trout

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: QUINNIPIAC RIVER AT FAIR HAVEN, CT (4 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 67°F

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

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 2:54 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lake Saltonstall

Overnight
51°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 15 mph
Friday
67°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain
36% rain · wind 16 to 21 mph
Friday Night
54°F
Rain Likely
71% rain · wind 21 to 24 mph
Saturday
64°F
Rain
83% rain · wind 24 mph
Saturday Night
54°F
Rain
87% rain · wind 18 to 23 mph
Sunday
65°F
Rain
87% rain · wind 17 to 22 mph

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

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Apr 15, 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 Lake Saltonstall?

Branford, East Haven, New Haven 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 Saltonstall

Farm River (lower), WTMAstream · 1 mistocked May 5, 2026
Branford Supply Pondpond · 2 mistocked Apr 11, 2026
Branford Riverstream · 4 mistocked May 5, 2026
Beaver Park Pond/Lagoonpond · 6 mistocked Apr 16, 2026
Muddy Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 6, 2026
Farm River (upper)stream · 6 mistocked May 5, 2026
Mill River (Open-Hamden)stream · 7 mistocked May 6, 2026
Lake Wintergreenlake · 8 mistocked May 6, 2026

All stocked waters in New Haven County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Lake Saltonstall

When was Lake Saltonstall last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Lake Saltonstall stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
How warm is the water near Lake Saltonstall?: The nearest USGS gage read 67°F on Sep 25. Getting warm for trout. Fish early in the morning and land fish quickly.