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Salmon River TMA trout stocking

Colchester, New London County, Connecticut · stream · 123 ft elevation

Salmon River TMA was last stocked 3 weeks ago (Oct 22, 2026). We have 3 stockings on record since May 13, 2026, 3 in the last 12 months. Most stockings come in October.

Last stocked
3 weeks ago
Oct 22, 2026
Next planned
Not announced
Last 12 months
3 stockings
On record
3 stockings
since May 13, 2026
  • Number 4 of 39 stocked waters in New London County by stocking days.
  • Stocked more often than 93% of Connecticut waters on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: SALMON RIVER NEAR EAST HAMPTON, CT (3 km away).

Flow
140 cfs
much higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height
2.98 ft
0326651Sep 25Nov 8
Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 189 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:15 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Salmon River TMA

  • Tonight
    38°F
    Mostly Clear
    3% rain · wind 5 mph
  • Monday
    58°F
    Slight Chance Light Rain
    23% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
  • Monday Night
    36°F
    Mostly Clear
    3% rain · wind 3 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday
    59°F
    Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
    wind 3 to 9 mph
  • Tuesday Night
    37°F
    Clear
    wind 5 mph
  • Veterans Day
    61°F
    Patchy Frost then Sunny
    wind 2 to 8 mph

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

When is Salmon River TMA stocked?

Most stockings come in October. Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in October, about every 142 days.

By month, all years

JanFebMarAprMay: 1 stocking1MayJunJulAugSepOct: 2 stockings2OctNovDec
Stockings of Salmon River TMA by month, all years on record. This month is shown in blue.

Stocking history

20263 stockings
DateSpeciesSince previous
Oct 22Latest
Thursday · 3 weeks ago
Trout
20 days
Oct 2
Friday · 5 weeks ago
Trout
142 days
May 13
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 Salmon River TMA?

Colchester, New London 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 Salmon River TMA

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Questions about Salmon River TMA

When was Salmon River TMA last stocked?
The latest reported stocking was Oct 22, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is Salmon River TMA stocked?
Stocked 3 times in 2026, mostly in October, about every 142 days. Across all years on record, most stockings come in October.
Is Salmon River TMA stocked often?
Number 4 of 39 stocked waters in New London County by stocking days. Stocked more often than 93% of Connecticut waters on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.