Skungamaug River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 928'
• Last Modified By: vinny60 on 12/06/11 04:34 PM
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The Willimantic River is a tributary of the Shetucket River, approximately 25 mi (40 km) long in northeastern Connecticut in the New England region of the United States. It is formed in northern Tolland County, near Stafford Springs by the confluence of Middle River and Furnace Brook. It flows south to the city of Willimantic, where it joins the Natchaug River to form the Shetucket. Along the way, it is joined by Roaring Brook, Bone Mill Brook, Eagleville Brook, Cedar Swamp Brook, Mill Brook in Coventry, Skungamaug River, Hop River, and Ten Mile River. It feeds and drains from Eagleville Pond. SKUNGAMAUG RIVER, Coventry-Tolland SKUNGAMAUG RIVER, Coventry-Tolland (T) Intermittent sections from Route 74 to Hop River. Intermittent sections from Route 74 to Hop River. The Willimantic River and its tributaries offer fishing for every type of angler. Fishing season for trout begins on the third Saturday in April. Fishing licenses and the annual Connecticut Angler's Guide are available at all Town Clerk offices. Fish Stocking Every spring Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection stocks trout along the length of the Willimantic River, and also in the Hop River, Skungamaug River and Roaring Brook.