Massachusetts
Assabet River at Maynard
Current River Rating
Poor · 44
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Limited opportunity
Timing Outlook
No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Blocking Factors
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
Timing Evidence
Overcast or filtered daylight is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 28.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.43 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01097000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
4 mph W
Wind gust
10 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
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 72°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 72°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 73°F / Low 60°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 55°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 19 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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Assabet River at Maynard, a Concord/MetroWest stocked trout river immediately useful to eastern Massachusetts day-trip anglers. Brown and rainbow trout are primary targets. USGS gage 01097000 provides live streamflow and stage at the Maynard reach. This record represents the Maynard gauge corridor, not the entire Assabet or Concord River system.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Assabet 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
Assabet River at Maynard, a Concord/MetroWest stocked trout river immediately useful to eastern Massachusetts day-trip anglers. Brown and rainbow trout are primary targets. USGS gage 01097000 provides live streamflow and stage at the Maynard reach. This record represents the Maynard gauge corridor, not the entire Assabet or Concord River system.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallPrimary stocked trout target on the Maynard Assabet reach featured in Concord Outfitters river reports.
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallPrimary stocked trout target on the Maynard Assabet reach.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Eastern Massachusetts freestone/impounded river corridor with seasonal stocked trout habitat near Maynard.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Town and corridor access patterns exist near Maynard; confirm current public access on MassWildlife maps and local land-manager rules. Do not assume private frontage is open. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Maynard gage point, not a guaranteed parking or put-in pin.
Stocking information
MassWildlife stocks Assabet River reaches on the Northeast District trout schedule. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Trout and freshwater rules can change by section and season. Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for the Maynard Assabet reach before fishing.
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Massachusetts
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.
River Details
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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