Rhode Island
Branch River at Forestdale
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
- 32.5 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.02 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01111500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
4 mph SW
Wind gust
8 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
0.19 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 73°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 75°F / Low 60°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 72°F / Low 55°F
Chance 8%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 59°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
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage BRANCH RIVER AT FORESTDALE, RI (01111500). 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. RI DEM lists Branch River (Burrillville) among designated trout waters.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Branch 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
Branch River at Forestdale in Burrillville, listed by RI DEM as a designated trout water. USGS gage 01111500 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
RI DEM lists Branch River (Burrillville) among designated trout waters; brown trout are a primary stocked trout target.
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
RI DEM Branch River designated trout-water stocking includes rainbow trout.
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
RI DEM Branch River designated trout management includes brook trout among stocked trout.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Northern Rhode Island freestone river in the Branch/Clear River system with designated trout-water stocking near Forestdale.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and corridor access exists near Forestdale; confirm current public access on official RI DEM resources. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
RI DEM stocks Branch River as a designated trout water. Confirm current stockings on the official Designated Trout Waters page.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Official sources
Regulations can change. Confirm current RI DEM designated trout-water seasons and limits before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Providence, Rhode Island
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
Providence
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Branch River (Burrillville / Forestdale designated trout corridor)
Regulation Summary
Rhode Island freshwater fishing regulations apply. Branch River is a designated trout water; confirm current seasons and limits on the official RI DEM freshwater fishing pages.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
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