Class I East Branch Salmon Brook, CT

Salmon Brook is the largest, and arguably most important, tributary to the Farmington River. It supports natural, cultural and recreational resources of exceptional significance to the citizens of Connecticut and the nation. There is strong local support for protecting the river, including votes of support for Wild and Scenic designation from the governing bodies of all ten communities abutting the study area including Avon, Bloomfield, Burlington, Canton, East Granby, Farmington, Granby, Hartland, Simsbury and Windsor.

The river corridor boasts a remarkable combination of varied geology; healthy forested watershed; excellent fishing and paddling areas; well-kept walking and biking trails; diverse communities of plants, wildlife, fish and aquatic invertebrates; rich agricultural soils; archaeological sites; historic towns and landmarks; and striking scenic views. The outstandingly remarkable values described in the management plan are geology, water quality, biological diversity, cultural landscape and recreation.

The variety of boating, fishing, and water-based recreational activities is unique regionally because of the consistent year-round flows, clean water, and quality of the resources. Boating on the watercourses can be experienced by people of many skill levels due to the diversity of paddling opportunities, ranging from flat-water to Class II and III for experienced paddlers. The high-quality fisheries of the Farmington and Salmon Brook’s diverse and well-preserved aquatic habitats also provide for exceptional fishing. The clean, cold-water trout fisheries of the Salmon Brook provide some of the most outstanding opportunities for angling anywhere in Connecticut.

 

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Salmon Brook - rivers.gov