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Stony Creek Beach
Beach · Branford, Connecticut
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Streamflow 18 ft³/s
- Gage height 5.68 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge FARM RIVER AT TOTOKET ROAD AT TOTOKET, CT (5.7 mi away), as of Oct 29, 4:00 AM gauge-local time.
Why, sources & official advisories
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 01195399, as of Oct 29, 4:00 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Connecticut yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Peaceful beach offering swimming overseen by lifeguards on the edge of the town.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Striped Killifish, Mummichog, American Eel and 4 more species.
7 fish species in 22 public records within 2 km of Stony Creek Beach since 2000.
- Striped Killifish Fundulus majalis7 records · 2016
- Mummichog Fundulus heteroclitus5 records · 2016
- American Eel Anguilla rostrata3 records · 2016
- Spot Leiostomus xanthurus2 records · 2016
- Atlantic Silverside Menidia menidia2 records · 2016
- Northern Pipefish Syngnathus fuscus2 records · 2016
- Atlantic Menhaden Brevoortia tyrannus1 record · 2016
Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stony Creek Beach?
- Stony Creek Beach is a beach in Branford, Connecticut.
- Can you swim at Stony Creek Beach?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Stony Creek Beach rated?
- Stony Creek Beach in Branford, Connecticut has an average visitor rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on 40 reviews.
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Location & Contact
Branford, CT 06405
Branford, Connecticut 06405
🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
- ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
- ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
- ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
- ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions
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