Welcome to the Northwest Connecticut Chapter of Trout Unlimited (NWCTU). We are a community of anglers and conservationists dedicated to protecting, reconnecting, and restoring the coldwater fisheries of the Housatonic River, the Farmington River, and the pristine mountain streams of Litchfield County. Whether you’re looking for the latest Connecticut fishing reports, local fly-tying classes, local fly-casting classes, or ways to volunteer for river restoration, you’ve found your home on the water.
Based in Barkhamsted and serving the heart of the Litchfield Hills, we are a community of dedicated anglers and conservationists. Our mission is to protect the fragile ecosystems of the Housatonic River and Farmington River watersheds for generations to come.
We proudly support and represent the fishing and conservation interests of residents across:
The River Valleys: Barkhamsted, Hartland, New Hartford, and Granby.
The Litchfield Hills: Torrington, Litchfield, Goshen, and Harwinton.
The Northwest Corner: Cornwall, Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, and Norfolk.
The Southern Foothills: Bethlehem, Morris, and Warren.
Whether you are an experienced fly fisher stalking wild trout in the Upper Housatonic TMA or a beginner looking for fly-tying classes in Torrington, NWCTU offers a place to learn, give back, and protect our local waters. Join us at our next chapter meeting to help keep our rivers cold, clean, and fishable.
Don't forget to purchase your 2026 Fishing License and Trout Stamp!