New Hampshire
Baker River near Rumney
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.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 23.8 CFS
- Gage Height
- 0.26 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01076000 · 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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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
61°F
Wind
7 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
0.02 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 4 PM
Rain
Temp 65°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.08 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 61°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 73°F / Low 60°F
Chance 39%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 12 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 52°F
Chance 26%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 54°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 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
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 Baker 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
Baker River near Rumney, a White Mountains freestone tributary of the Pemigewasset that adds mountain variety beside the Plymouth Pemi corridor. Brook, rainbow, and brown trout are the coldwater targets. USGS gage 01076000 provides live streamflow and stage. This record represents the Rumney gauge reach, not the entire Baker or Pemigewasset system.
Target species
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Primary coldwater target character for the Rumney Baker freestone; wild versus stocking mix is reach-dependent and not overstated here.
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on the Rumney Baker reach.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Stocked · Spring, FallSpring, FallCommon stocked trout on the Rumney Baker reach.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
White Mountains freestone tributary with stocked and wild trout components near Rumney in the Pemigewasset basin.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access patterns exist near Rumney; confirm current public access on official NHFG places-to-fish pages. Catalog coordinates are the USGS Rumney gage point.
Stocking information
NHFG lists Baker River reaches among rivers stocked with trout. Confirm current stockings on the official NHFG stocking report.
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Brown Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
- Stocked · Spring, Fall
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · New Hampshire Fish and Game Department
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current New Hampshire freshwater fishing regulations for the Rumney Baker 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.
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