New York
Batten Kill
Current River Rating
Poor · 37
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.
Cautions
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 146 CFS
- Gage Height
- 4.11 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01329490 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
64°F
Feels like
65°F
Wind
4 mph SW
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 75°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 59°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 53°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 11 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 54°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 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
New York reach of the Batten Kill in Washington County (distinct from Vermont Batten Kill records). Region 5 special regulations may apply on designated reaches.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Batten Kill.
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
New York reach of the Batten Kill in Washington County with Stocked-Extended, Wild Quality, and Catch and Release inland trout segments from Whittaker Brook upstream to the Vermont state line. New York regulations only; Vermont Batten Kill rules are not applied to this record.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
NY-only: DEC lists Stocked-Extended, Wild Quality, and Catch and Release reaches on the New York Batten Kill. Brown trout are primary on stocked reaches; Wild Quality and C&R reaches emphasize wild trout. Do not apply Vermont regulations.
Source: NYSDEC
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
DEC states the four-mile stretch near Batten Kill State Forest is known for brook and brown trout; upper C&R reach to the Vermont line is wild-oriented.
Source: NYSDEC
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Rainbow trout are included among New York Batten Kill Phase 1 targets and inland trout stream management on Stocked-Extended reaches.
Source: NYSDEC
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Freestone trout stream with alternating stocked and wild-management reaches. Batten Kill State Forest covers a several-mile stretch known for brook and brown trout near the Eagleville covered bridge Catch and Release water.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Access includes Batten Kill State Forest parking/hand-launch near Eagleville Road and Public Fishing Rights on selected mapped reaches. Confirm current DECinfo Locator / Trout Stream Fishing Map coverage.
Public Fishing Rights easements exist on selected New York Batten Kill mapped reaches and do not cover the entire river. Confirm current DEC maps.
Stocking information
DEC Stocked-Extended reaches receive stocking; Wild Quality and Catch and Release reaches emphasize wild trout. Stocking does not apply uniformly to every New York Batten Kill mile.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · NYSDEC
Regulation sections
Legal regulations are summarized below for convenience. Official linked rules control. This app does not determine whether you are physically within a regulation reach.
Batten Kill Eagleville to Vermont Catch and Release
From covered bridge at Eagleville upstream to Vermont state line (Catch and Release)
Catch and Release inland trout stream category; artificial lures only, all year.
- Upstream
- Vermont state line
- Downstream
- Covered bridge at Eagleville
- Season
- Catch and Release all year.
- Methods
- Artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Catch and Release only; all fish must be released.
Batten Kill Eagleville Wild Quality
From County Route 64 Bridge upstream to covered bridge in Eagleville (Wild Quality)
Wild Quality inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Covered bridge in Eagleville
- Downstream
- County Route 64 Bridge
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Wild Quality limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Wild Quality: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Batten Kill Shushan Stocked-Extended
From County Route 61 Bridge in Shushan upstream to County Route 64 Bridge (Stocked-Extended)
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- County Route 64 Bridge
- Downstream
- County Route 61 Bridge in Shushan
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Batten Kill Whittaker to Rexleigh Stocked-Extended
From confluence with Whittaker Brook upstream to Rexleigh Bridge (Stocked-Extended)
Stocked-Extended inland trout stream category.
- Upstream
- Rexleigh Bridge
- Downstream
- Confluence with Whittaker Brook
- Season
- April 1–October 15 harvest season under Stocked-Extended limits; October 16–March 31 catch and release, artificial lures only.
- Harvest
- Stocked-Extended: April 1–October 15 daily limit 3 with no more than 1 longer than 12 inches.
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official NYSDEC page before fishing; linked official regulations control. Use only New York inland trout stream special regulations for this record; do not apply Vermont regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Washington, New York
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
County
Washington
DEC Region
5
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
New York Batten Kill special-regulation reaches
Regulation Summary
Region 5 special regulations may apply on designated Batten Kill reaches in New York.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
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