Housatonic, << `hoo` suh TON ihk, >> River is an important waterway of New England. The river is 148 miles (238 kilometers) long. It rises in the Berkshire Hills in Massachusetts, flows southward through Connecticut, and enters Long Island Sound about 4 miles (6 kilometers) east of Bridgeport. Hydroelectric plants along the river are an important source of electrical power. The wooded shores of the river are noted for their great scenic beauty. Many people enjoy fishing for trout and salmon in the Housatonic.
