Natchaug River Fishing Spot

• Elevation: 418'
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Natchaug River, Connecticut This is the largest branch of the Shetucket. It rises in Union and Woodstock and joins the Shetucket near the line of Chaplin and Mansfield. The Natchaug River is a short, but intense, Class IV drop-pool river in eastern Connecticut, easily reached off Interstate 86. Although the tough section is less than a mile long, the river is worthy of paddling because of its 120-feet-per-mile gradient, including a number of waterfall-type drops that challenge the accomplished boater. A nice spot for a picnic with plenty of play spots, the Natchaug River has clear, clean water and evergreen-covered ledges that keep the senses satisfied. The Natchaug provides drinking water for the Mansfield Reservoir farther downstream, and is stocked annually with trout for fishermen. The normal take-out is at Diana's Pool, a favorite swimming hole and party spot for University of Connecticut students. NATCHAUG RIVER, Eastford-Chaplin-Mansfield-Windham (T) Intermittent sections along Route 198 to Shetucket River. TROPHY TROUT STREAM Entire River in Eastford-Chaplin-Windham: Trout: Daily creel limit-2. TROUT PARK Within Natchaug State Forest (Eastford): Trout: Daily creel limit-2.