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 once in the last 12 months.

Is Lake Saltonstall stocked often?

Number 12 of 41 stocked waters in New Haven 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 Lake Saltonstall?

The nearest USGS gage read 58°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Lake Saltonstall trout stocking

Branford, East Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut · lake · 20 ft elevation

Lake Saltonstall 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

Water temperature

58°F

Ideal for trout

Number 12 of 41 stocked waters in New Haven County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record.

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 58°F

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

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:54 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Lake Saltonstall

Overnight
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 3 mph
Thursday
70°F
Chance Light Rain
31% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Thursday Night
60°F
Light Rain Likely
70% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
Friday
68°F
Light Rain Likely
70% rain · wind 2 to 6 mph
Friday Night
53°F
Light Rain Likely
67% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday
65°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
20% rain · wind 3 to 8 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 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 once in the last 12 months.
Is Lake Saltonstall stocked often?: Number 12 of 41 stocked waters in New Haven 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 Lake Saltonstall?: The nearest USGS gage read 58°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.