The historic Farmington River has an impact on the ten towns included in the study well beyond her charm and grandeur. The Wild & Scenic Study will connect the dots between the Farmington River, economics, recreational use and quality of life for all the towns involved. Get involved. Here
we hope to show in some small measure, the impact your river... has on your town.
Fishing:
The West Branch of the Farmington River in northcentral Connecticut is a tremendous tailwater fishery. Cold water from the Colebrook and West Branch reservoirs help make this river an excellent year-round trout fishery. It is well stocked with brook, brown, and rainbow trout. And you'll find good numbers of wild and holdover browns and rainbows to 18-plus inches thriving in the cool waters.
Bike Riding:
The Towns of Burlington, Canton, Farmington and Simsbury, are building a 16 mile, multi-use trail known as the Farmington River Trail. The trail is located on former railroad bed, the shoulder of roads and other public land when necessary. The trail is for walkers, runners, cyclists, in-line skaters and cross country skiers. For most of its length, the trail will consist of a ten foot wide, handicapped accessible, paved surface. When completed, the Farmington River Trail will connect with the Farmington Valley Greenway in both Farmington and Simsbury to form a 26 mile loop.