Vermont
Black River at North Springfield
Current River Rating
Poor · 40
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
- Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout.
- 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.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 41.6 CFS
- Gage Height
- 1.8 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01153000 · 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
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
2 mph NE
Wind gust
5 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 59°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 0 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 74°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 74°F / Low 57°F
Chance 28%
Precip 0.11 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Rain
High 71°F / Low 52°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.10 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 12 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
USGS streamgage BLACK RIVER AT NORTH SPRINGFIELD, VT (01153000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). No live water-temperature series at this site. This is the Connecticut River tributary Black River (Windsor County), not the Memphremagog tributary Black River in Orleans County. VFWD lists trout on the Southeast Region Black River and manages trophy trout sections in the Cavendish–Weathersfield corridor.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Black 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
Connecticut River tributary Black River at North Springfield (Windsor County), not the Memphremagog Black River. VFWD manages inland trout rules with trophy trout stocking in the Cavendish–Weathersfield corridor. USGS gage 01153000 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD trophy trout stocking on the Cavendish–Weathersfield Black River corridor includes brown trout among primary stocked trout.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
VFWD manages the Connecticut River tributary Black River (Windsor County) under inland trout rules with trophy trout stocking in the Cavendish–Weathersfield corridor; rainbow trout are a primary stocked target. Not the Memphremagog Black River.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
VFWD Where the Fish Are (Southeast Region) lists brook trout present on the Black River; wild brook trout remain common in colder corridor habitat.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Southern Vermont freestone river with reservoir influence near North Springfield and designated trophy trout management upstream toward Cavendish and Weathersfield.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access exists near North Springfield and upstream trophy reaches; confirm current VFWD fishing access listings. Do not use Orleans County Black River access for this waterbody.
Stocking information
VFWD stocking schedule documents trophy trout (including 2-year-old rainbow and brown trout) for the Cavendish–Weathersfield Black River corridor. Confirm current stockings on the official schedule.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department
Official sources
Regulations can change. Always verify current rules on the official Vermont Fish & Wildlife regulations page before fishing. Do not apply Memphremagog Black River special regulations to this Connecticut tributary record.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Windsor, Vermont
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
Windsor
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Black River (Connecticut River tributary; including designated trophy trout reaches)
Regulation Summary
Vermont inland fishing regulations apply on the Connecticut River tributary Black River; designated trophy trout reaches exist in the Cavendish–Weathersfield corridor. Confirm current seasons and limits on the official VFWD regulations page.
Target Species
Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
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