When was McGovern Pond last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Oct 23, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is McGovern Pond stocked?

Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, usually on Tuesdays, about every 9 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.

Is McGovern Pond stocked often?

The most stocked water in Hartford County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Connecticut waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near McGovern Pond?

The nearest USGS gage read 52°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

McGovern Pond trout stocking

West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut · pond · 149 ft elevation

McGovern Pond was last stocked 2 weeks ago (Oct 23, 2026). We have 4 stockings on record since May 5, 2026, 4 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in October.

Last stocked

2 weeks ago

Oct 23, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

4 stockings

Water temperature

52°F

Ideal for trout

The most stocked water in Hartford County (4 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 97% of Connecticut waters on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: NORTH BRANCH PARK RIVER AT HARTFORD, CT (6 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 52°F
Flow: 0 cfs
Gage height: 1.82 ft

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

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 0 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at McGovern Pond

Tonight
41°F
Partly Cloudy
5% rain · wind 7 mph
Monday
56°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
20% rain · wind 7 to 15 mph
Monday Night
37°F
Partly Cloudy
3% rain · wind 5 to 12 mph
Tuesday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 3 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
wind 6 mph
Veterans Day
60°F
Sunny
wind 2 to 9 mph

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

When is McGovern Pond stocked?

Most stockings come in October. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, usually on Tuesdays, about every 9 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of McGovern Pond by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20264 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Oct 23Latest Friday · 2 weeks ago	Trout	8 days
Oct 15 Thursday · 4 weeks ago	Trout	9 days
Oct 6 Tuesday · 5 weeks ago	Trout	22 weeks
May 5 Tuesday	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 McGovern Pond?

West Hartford, Hartford County, Connecticut. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

Directions Larger map Connecticut fishing regulations

Stocked waters near McGovern Pond

Keney Park Pondpond · 4 mistocked May 12, 2026
Stanley Quarter Park Pondpond · 5 mistocked Oct 27, 2026
Farmington River 5 (RT 177 Downstream to Rte 4.)stream · 5 mistocked Oct 1, 2026
Farmington River 4 (Lower Collinsville to RT 177)stream · 8 mistocked Oct 1, 2026
Stratton Brookstream · 8 mistocked Oct 29, 2021
Stratton Brook Trout Parklake · 8 mistocked Oct 8, 2026
Salmon Brook Pondpond · 8 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Hockanum River (below TMA)stream · 9 mistocked Mar 23, 2022

All stocked waters in Hartford County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about McGovern Pond

When was McGovern Pond last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Oct 23, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is McGovern Pond stocked?: Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, usually on Tuesdays, about every 9 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
Is McGovern Pond stocked often?: The most stocked water in Hartford County (4 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 97% of Connecticut waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near McGovern Pond?: The nearest USGS gage read 52°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.