Housatonic River
Flows south through the Berkshires past Lenox, Stockbridge and Great Barrington, then through western Connecticut past Kent and New Milford into Lakes Lillinonah, Zoar and Housatonic before meeting Long Island Sound.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Housatonic River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 149 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | West and East Branches meet in Pittsfield, Massachusetts |
| Mouth | Long Island Sound at Stratford, Connecticut |
| States | Connecticut, Massachusetts |
Hydro dams at Falls Village, Bulls Bridge, Shepaug, Stevenson and Derby form the Connecticut impoundments.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Housatonic River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Housatonic River in Connecticut ↗ · Bait shops near the Housatonic River in Connecticut ↗
- Boat ramps on the Housatonic River in Massachusetts ↗ · Bait shops near the Housatonic River in Massachusetts ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Connecticut: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) ↗
- Massachusetts: MassWildlife (MA Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) ↗
Lakes on or near the Housatonic River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Housatonic River (Wikipedia) ↗