The Farmington River is well known for kayak bass fishing. Besides, the river is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, trout, and brown trout. And the river provides access to both cold and warm water habitats, which means that a wide variety of fish can be caught. The river also contains many types of aquatic plant life, including water lilies and cattails.