When was Natchaug River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Nov 5, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Natchaug River stocked?

Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 146 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and October to November.

Is Natchaug River stocked often?

Tied for the most stocked water in Windham County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 93% of Connecticut waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

Natchaug River trout stocking

Eastford, Chaplin, Windham, Windham County, Connecticut · stream · 327 ft elevation

Natchaug River was last stocked 4 days ago (Nov 5, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 12, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in May and October to November.

Last stocked

4 days ago

Nov 5, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

3 stockings

On record

3 stockings

since May 12, 2026

Tied for the most stocked water in Windham County (3 stocking days on record).
Stocked more often than 93% of Connecticut waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: NATCHAUG RIVER AT MARCY RD. NEAR CHAPLIN, CT (2 km away).

Flow: 93 cfs; much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.08 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 122 cfs on Nov 8.

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

Weather at Natchaug River

Tonight
38°F
Partly Cloudy
4% rain · wind 6 mph
Monday
54°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
18% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Monday Night
35°F
Partly Cloudy
2% rain · wind 6 to 9 mph
Tuesday
58°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 5 to 9 mph
Tuesday Night
37°F
Clear
wind 6 mph
Veterans Day
59°F
Sunny
wind 3 to 10 mph

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

When is Natchaug River stocked?

Most stockings come in May and October to November. Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 146 days.

By month, all years

Stockings of Natchaug River by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20263 stockings

Date	Species	Since previous
Nov 5Latest Thursday · 4 days ago	Trout	31 days
Oct 5 Monday · 5 weeks ago	Trout	146 days
May 12 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 Natchaug River?

Eastford, Chaplin, Windham, Windham 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 Natchaug River

Mount Hope Riverstream · 3 mistocked May 1, 2026
Natchaug River Trout Parkstream · 3 mistocked Nov 5, 2026
Beaver Brook Park Pondslake · 5 mistocked Oct 2, 2026
Still River (Eastford)stream · 5 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Bicentennial Pondpond · 6 mistocked Mar 12, 2026
Little River (Canterbury)stream · 6 mistocked Apr 28, 2026
Fenton Riverstream · 6 mistocked Nov 2, 2026
Mashamoquet Brookstream · 8 mistocked Oct 2, 2026

All stocked waters in Windham County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Natchaug River

When was Natchaug River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Nov 5, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Natchaug River stocked?: Stocked 3 times in 2026, about every 146 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in May and October to November.
Is Natchaug River stocked often?: Tied for the most stocked water in Windham County (3 stocking days on record). Stocked more often than 93% of Connecticut waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.