When was West Branch Reservoir last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Mar 19, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.

How often is West Branch Reservoir stocked?

It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.

How warm is the water near West Branch Reservoir?

The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

West Branch Reservoir trout stocking

Colebrook, Litchfield County, Connecticut · lake

West Branch Reservoir was last stocked 6 months ago (Mar 19, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 19, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

6 months ago

Mar 19, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

57°F

Ideal for trout

River conditions

USGS gage: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT (4 km away).

Water temperature: 57°F
Flow: 162 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.83 ft

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

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 171 cfs on Sep 23.

Latest reading Sep 25, 2026, 3:00 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at West Branch Reservoir

Overnight
47°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 6 to 9 mph
Friday
66°F
Mostly Cloudy
11% rain · wind 9 to 14 mph
Friday Night
52°F
Rain Showers Likely
57% rain · wind 10 to 15 mph
Saturday
61°F
Rain
75% rain · wind 14 to 17 mph
Saturday Night
52°F
Rain
98% rain · wind 15 to 18 mph
Sunday
61°F
Rain
83% rain · wind 14 to 18 mph

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

Stocking history

Date	Species	Hatchery
Mar 19, 2026	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.

Where is West Branch Reservoir?

Colebrook, Litchfield 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 West Branch Reservoir

Farmington River TMA 1 (Goodwin Dam to Old Foot Bridge)stream · 1 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
Colebrook Reservoirlake · 2 mistocked Apr 15, 2026
Howells Pondpond · 2 mistocked Mar 6, 2026
Sandy Brookstream · 3 mistocked May 5, 2026
Still River (Colebrook)stream · 5 mistocked May 5, 2026
Mad River Impoundmentlake · 6 mistocked May 4, 2026
Mad Riverstream · 6 mistocked May 4, 2026
Morgan Brookstream · 7 mistocked Mar 10, 2025

All stocked waters in Litchfield County Stocked this week in Connecticut

Questions about West Branch Reservoir

When was West Branch Reservoir last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Mar 19, 2026, according to Connecticut agency reports.
How often is West Branch Reservoir stocked?: It was stocked 1 times in the last 12 months.
How warm is the water near West Branch Reservoir?: The USGS gage read 57°F on Sep 25. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.