Willimantic River Fishing Spot

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  • Public Fishing: Yes
  • Elevation: 235'
  • Last Modified By: vinny60 on 09/06/09 06:54 PM
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Willimantic River Baits and Tackle

Casting & Trolling Spoon;22 Check Prices

Crankbait Check Prices

  • Daiwa Peanut...my favorite because of the action, the way it feels, and because I can cast it pretty far if I need to.

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  • Phoebe

Worm Check Prices

  • Yamamoto Sinkos
  • Morotr oil rubber worm, yellow tail
  • Yama Senko in 5" and Watermelon

Roundhead Jig Check Prices

  • gulp

Bass Jig Check Prices

Minnow Check Prices

Willimantic River Description

catch and release only


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. Shortly upstream from its confluence with the Natchaug, the Willimantic experiences a drop of ninety feet in one mile. This section was named "Wilimentuck" (land of swiftly-moving waters) by the Native Americans who fished there. The river powered textile mills from Stafford Springs to Willimantic, including the American Thread Company mill. None of these mills are operating as of 2007, having all been destroyed or converted to other uses such as apartment space. A popular long paddling route begins south of Stafford Springs along Route 32 where the river is mostly quickwater all of the way to the flatwater of Eagleville Pond. The remainder is fairly easy going to the take-out at Route 66. Beware of the dam at the Route 275 bridge. Other access points may be at the N. River Road bridge, the Route 74 bridge, the Depot Rd bridge, the Route 195 bridge, the Jones Crossing bridge, the Merrow Road bridge, the U.S. Route 44 bridge, Brigham bridge, near the Route 275 dam, the Depot Rd bridge, the Route 31 bridge, and the Flanders Rd bridge. WILLIMANTIC RIVER, Stafford to Windham (T) Intermittent sections from Stafford Springs to confluence with Natchaug River. COLE WILDE TROUT MANAGEMENT AREA In Tolland and Willington from mouth of Roaring Brook downstream to Route 74 bridge: Season: Open year-round. Methods: Fly fishing only. Trout: Catch and Release Only.

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.

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