Massachusetts
Deerfield River at Charlemont
Location Snapshot
The Deerfield River at Charlemont is a stocked trout reach in western Massachusetts, with mid-river habitat supporting brown, rainbow, and brook trout. Brown and rainbow trout are the primary targets, while fly fishing, nymphing, and spinning are established approaches on this section.
Current River Rating
Fair · 56
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
- 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.
Timing Evidence
Dusk low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 240 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.06 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 10:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01168500 · 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
43°F
Feels like
36°F
Wind
7 mph SW
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 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 8 AM
Clear
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 43°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 4 AM
Clear
Temp 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 62°F / Low 40°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 55°F / Low 37°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 39°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Mostly clear
High 56°F / Low 35°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 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
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the Deerfield River at Charlemont, along with brook trout.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Deerfield 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
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: MassWildlife
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 · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Massachusetts
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
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Deerfield River at Charlemont gauge corridor.
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife inland trout regulations apply. Official Deerfield C&R sections (Fife Brook Dam to Hoosac Tunnel; Pelham Brook to Mohawk Campground) are separate special-regulation identities and are not this gauge destination. Confirm current rules.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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