Salmon & Steelhead in Connecticut
2 species documented in Connecticut, alongside live conditions on the state’s 10 gauged waters.
Recorded species
Documented in Connecticut
Sockeye Salmon
Oncorhynchus nerka
15 records
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
6 records
Bars compare how many records exist, which reflects survey effort as much as fish populations. Read them as evidence the species is present, not as a ranking of the fishing.
Live conditions
Biggest Connecticut waters right now
| River | Drainage | Flow | Temp | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut River | 10,897 sq mi | 5,880 cfs | 59°F | 29 min ago |
| Housatonic River | 1,544 sq mi | 1,340 cfs | 63°F | 44 min ago |
| Quinebaug River | 713 sq mi | 648 cfs | — | 44 min ago |
| Naugatuck River | 260 sq mi | 1,520 cfs | 68°F | 44 min ago |
| Shepaug River | 132 sq mi | 11.0 cfs | 73°F | 6951d ago |
| West Branch Farmington River | 131 sq mi | 171 cfs | 60°F | 44 min ago |
| Quinnipiac River | 115 sq mi | 774 cfs | 53°F | 14 min ago |
| French River | 101 sq mi | 88.1 cfs | 63°F | 59 min ago |
| Salmon River | 100 sq mi | 283 cfs | 39°F | 59 min ago |
| Saugatuck River | 80 sq mi | 339 cfs | — | 14 min ago |