Salmon River (Connecticut)
General data
- Name: Salmon River (Connecticut)
- Water system: Connecticut River
- Water type: River
- Source: Blackledge River, Jeremy River
- Progression: Connecticut River -> Atlantic Ocean -> Planet Earth
- Climates: Temperate
- Continents: North America
- Countries: United States of America
The Salmon River is formed at the confluence of the Blackledge and Jeremy rivers about one mile west of North Westchester, Connecticut. It drains 96,000 acres and courses for 10.4 miles (16.7 km) to Salmon Cove near Moodus where it flows into the Connecticut River. The Salmon River is probably the largest stream and watershed whose sources and mouth are entirely within the limits of Connecticut.