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Connecticut River

New England's longest river runs south from the Connecticut Lakes, forms the New Hampshire–Vermont line, crosses Massachusetts' Pioneer Valley past Springfield, and passes Hartford and Middletown before reaching Long Island Sound.

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Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Connecticut River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length410 miles
SourceFourth Connecticut Lake, Pittsburg, New Hampshire
MouthLong Island Sound between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme, Connecticut
StatesConnecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont

Dams include Wilder, Bellows Falls, Vernon, Turners Falls and Holyoke, with Moore and Comerford reservoirs upstream.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Connecticut River in Vermont, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Lakes on or near the Connecticut River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Lake MoreyVT

Facts from Connecticut River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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