Trout · Northeast

Farmington River

Riverton, Connecticut · USA

A cold dam release keeps the upper river fishable in summer and winter, which makes it the most pressured trout river in southern New England.

Apr–Jun and Sep–Nov; parts open all year

Target species
Wild and stocked browns, rainbows, brook trout
Guide day rate
$500–600Full day, float or wade, 1–2 anglersSource: housatonicanglers.comChecked October 2026
Trip style
DIY-friendly
Access
Wade & float
Public access
Good
Crowding
High
Difficulty
Intermediate
Fly into
BDL Hartford40 min

Getting there

Fly into BDL Hartford, then 40 min. About 26 miles (42 km) by road.

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