The Oyster River is a 4.1-mile-long (6.6 km)[1] stream located in the state of Connecticut in New Haven County.

It empties into Long Island Sound, just south of Route 162 at Oyster River Point.

Swans, box turtles and many other animals call this area home.

The Aimes’ family home, Martinstow, an impressive Gothic structure designed by James Renwick, overlooked the Oyster River and the Sound.

The river has dealt with issues of flooding and pollution in recent years.