Rhode Island
Branch River at Forestdale
Location Snapshot
Branch River at Forestdale is a northern Rhode Island designated trout water. The principal supported targets are brown trout and rainbow trout, with brook trout providing additional species variety within the same fishery.
Current River Rating
Fair · 59
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Current conditions do not support a reliable fishing window.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 120 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.74 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Live monitoring update is delayed. Showing the latest available reading. · USGS station 01111500 · 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
37°F
Feels like
31°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
12 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 5:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 6 AM
Clear
Temp 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 10 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 2 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 15 mph
Tue 6 PM
Clear
Temp 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 2 AM
Overcast
Temp 42°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 51°F / Low 41°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 27 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 41°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 29 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 54°F / Low 36°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 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
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the Branch River at Forestdale, along with brook trout.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Stocking information
- 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
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
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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