When was Mad River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Mad River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Mad River 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 Mad River?

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

Mad River trout stocking

Norfolk,Winchester, Litchfield County, Connecticut · stream · 916 ft elevation

Mad River was last stocked 6 months ago (May 4, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since May 4, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

6 months ago

May 4, 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

Nearest USGS gage: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT (8 km away, on a different stream or lake).

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 Mad River

Tonight
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
18% rain · wind 3 mph
Saturday
61°F
Chance Rain Showers
46% rain · wind 3 to 7 mph
Saturday Night
41°F
Chance Rain Showers
52% rain · wind 8 to 13 mph
Sunday
56°F
Partly Sunny
5% rain · wind 5 to 14 mph
Sunday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 5 to 8 mph
Monday
54°F
Mostly Sunny
11% rain · wind 9 to 13 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
May 4Latest Monday	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 Mad River?

Norfolk,Winchester, 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 Mad River

Mad River Impoundmentlake · 1 mistocked May 4, 2026
Highland Lakelake · 2 mistocked Oct 1, 2026
Still River (Colebrook)stream · 3 mistocked May 5, 2026
Hall Meadow Brookstream · 4 mistocked Apr 17, 2026
Sandy Brookstream · 5 mistocked May 5, 2026
Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)stream · 5 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
West Hill Pondpond · 5 mistocked Oct 30, 2026
Naugatuck River, E. Branchstream · 6 mistocked Apr 17, 2026

All stocked waters in Litchfield County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Mad River

When was Mad River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was May 4, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Mad River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Mad River 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 Mad River?: The nearest USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.