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about 149 miles

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.

N50 mi
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 Housatonic River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 149 miles
SourceWest and East Branches meet in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
MouthLong Island Sound at Stratford, Connecticut
StatesConnecticut, Massachusetts

Hydro dams at Falls Village, Bulls Bridge, Shepaug, Stevenson and Derby form the Connecticut impoundments.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Housatonic River in Massachusetts, 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 Housatonic River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Lake LillinonahCTLake ZoarCTOnota LakeMAEast Twin Lake (Washining Lake)CTPontoosuc LakeMA

Facts from Housatonic 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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