When was Pootatuck River (Lower) last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is Pootatuck River (Lower) stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Pootatuck River (Lower) stocked often?

Number 11 of 33 stocked waters in Fairfield 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.

Pootatuck River (Lower) trout stocking

Newtown, Fairfield County, Connecticut · stream · 227 ft elevation

Pootatuck River (Lower) 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

On record

1 stocking

since Apr 15, 2026

Number 11 of 33 stocked waters in Fairfield County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: POOTATUCK RIVER AT SANDY HOOK, CT (under 1 km away).

Flow: 23 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.37 ft

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 24 cfs on Nov 8.

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

Weather at Pootatuck River (Lower)

Tonight
52°F
Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
43% rain · wind 2 mph
Saturday
65°F
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
20% rain · wind 2 to 9 mph
Saturday Night
41°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
17% rain · wind 10 mph
Sunday
61°F
Mostly Sunny
6% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Sunday Night
39°F
Mostly Clear
wind 5 to 10 mph
Monday
59°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 10 to 16 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 Pootatuck River (Lower)?

Newtown, Fairfield 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 Pootatuck River (Lower)

Pond Brookstream · 4 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Kettletown Brookstream · 4 mistocked Mar 26, 2024
Lake Stibbs/Gravel Pit Pondpond · 5 mistocked Mar 10, 2026
East Swamp Brookstream · 6 mistocked Mar 11, 2026
Eightmile Brook (Open)stream · 6 mistocked Mar 11, 2026
Pomperaug Riverstream · 6 mistocked Oct 13, 2026
Eightmile Brook (Southford Falls State Park)stream · 7 mistocked Apr 22, 2026
Huntington Pond (Starret Pond)pond · 7 mistocked Apr 15, 2026

All stocked waters in Fairfield County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about Pootatuck River (Lower)

When was Pootatuck River (Lower) last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Apr 15, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Pootatuck River (Lower) stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Pootatuck River (Lower) stocked often?: Number 11 of 33 stocked waters in Fairfield 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.