New Hampshire
Androscoggin River at Errol
Current River Rating
Fair · 77
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 970 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.69 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01053500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
57°F
Wind
4 mph SW
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 3:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.16 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Drizzle
Temp 60°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 54°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 65°F / Low 54°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 64°F / Low 49°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 47°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 66°F / Low 46°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
This stretch offers a mix of riffles, runs, and quieter pools that can hold trout through much of the season. Check the live flow and temperature readings above before planning a trip, and adjust your approach as conditions change.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Androscoggin River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Androscoggin River at Errol is a northern New Hampshire trout river with fly-fishing-only water and wild brook trout emphasis plus stocked brown and rainbow trout. USGS gage 01053500 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Errol gauge reach, not the entire Androscoggin system.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG fly-fishing-only waters list includes Androscoggin River Errol Dam to Bragg Bay trout special regulations; brook trout are a defining Cold Region trout target.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG trout special-regulation Androscoggin reaches are managed for trout; brown trout are among stocked/holdover trout in northern NH river fisheries.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NHFG trout special-regulation Androscoggin reaches are managed for trout; rainbow trout are among stocked trout species in northern NH river fisheries.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Northern New Hampshire freestone corridor with wild brook trout and stocked trout management near Errol.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public and corridor access exists near Errol; confirm current sites and fly-fishing-only boundaries on official NHFG pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Errol gage point.
Stocking information
NHFG stocking and fly-fishing-only materials document Androscoggin Errol trout management. Confirm current stockings on the official NHFG stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Fly-fishing-only and stocked-trout rules can change. Always verify current New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations for the Errol Androscoggin reach before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
New Hampshire
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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