Connecticut Water Trails Program

Connecticut Estuaries

Fairfield County

Bridgeport

Ash Creek Salt Marsh Estuary

Housatonic River Estuary

The Housatonic River estuary produces one-third of all the seed oysters which are a vital part of Connecticut's commercial shellfish industry. In this lower 12 mile section of the river are tidal wetlands and salt marshes which provide important habitat for plants, birds, shellfish, finfish and other aquatic life.