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Naugatuck River (Lower) trout stocking

Waterbury - Beacon Falls, New Haven County, Connecticut · stream · 186 ft elevation

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

Last stocked
5 days ago
Nov 4, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
4 stockings
On record
4 stockings
since May 12, 2026
  • The most stocked water in New Haven County (4 stocking days on record).
  • Stocked more often than 97% of Connecticut waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: HOP BROOK NEAR NAUGATUCK, CT (under 1 km away).

Flow
15 cfs
about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height
1.74 ft
095189Sep 25Nov 8
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 17 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Naugatuck River (Lower)

  • Tonight
    38°F
    Mostly Clear
    2% rain · wind 6 mph
  • Monday
    58°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    20% rain · wind 6 to 14 mph
  • Monday Night
    36°F
    Partly Cloudy
    3% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday
    60°F
    Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
    wind 2 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    37°F
    Clear
    wind 5 mph
  • Veterans Day
    60°F
    Patchy Frost then Sunny
    wind 1 to 8 mph

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

When is Naugatuck River (Lower) stocked?

Most stockings come in October. Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, about every 13 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMay: 1 stocking1MayJunJulAugSepOct: 2 stockings2OctNov: 1 stocking1NovDec
Stockings of Naugatuck River (Lower) by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20264 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previous
Nov 4Latest
Wednesday · 5 days ago
Trout
13 days
Oct 22
Thursday · 3 weeks ago
Trout
13 days
Oct 9
Friday · 4 weeks ago
Trout
150 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 Naugatuck River (Lower)?

Waterbury - Beacon Falls, 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 Naugatuck River (Lower)

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Questions about Naugatuck River (Lower)

When was Naugatuck River (Lower) last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Nov 4, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Naugatuck River (Lower) stocked?
Stocked 4 times in 2026, mostly in October, about every 13 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
Is Naugatuck River (Lower) stocked often?
The most stocked water in New Haven 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.