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 once in the last 12 months.

Is West Branch Reservoir stocked often?

Number 14 of 45 stocked waters in Litchfield 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.

How warm is the water near West Branch Reservoir?

The USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

West Branch Reservoir trout stocking

Colebrook, Litchfield County, Connecticut · lake · 638 ft elevation

West Branch Reservoir was last stocked 8 months ago (Mar 19, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Mar 19, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

8 months ago

Mar 19, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

53°F

Ideal for trout

Number 14 of 45 stocked waters in Litchfield County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Connecticut water on our record.

River conditions

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

Water temperature: 53°F
Flow: 134 cfs; about normal for the last six weeks
Gage height: 3.73 ft

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

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 136 cfs on Nov 8.

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

Weather at West Branch Reservoir

Tonight
50°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Patchy Fog
20% rain · wind 1 mph
Saturday
62°F
Chance Rain Showers
47% rain · wind 1 to 8 mph
Saturday Night
40°F
Chance Rain Showers
53% rain · wind 7 to 13 mph
Sunday
57°F
Mostly Sunny
11% rain · wind 5 to 13 mph
Sunday Night
38°F
Mostly Clear
1% rain · wind 6 mph
Monday
55°F
Mostly Sunny
12% rain · wind 6 to 13 mph

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

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Mar 19Latest Thursday	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 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 once in the last 12 months.
Is West Branch Reservoir stocked often?: Number 14 of 45 stocked waters in Litchfield 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.
How warm is the water near West Branch Reservoir?: The USGS gage read 53°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.