Massachusetts
Deerfield River near West Deerfield
Current River Rating
Poor · 44
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?
Do Not Go
Avoid This Period
Saturday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
This is an informational evaluation period, not a recommended fishing window. These seasonal suggestions should not be interpreted as a recommendation to enter
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.
Blocking Factors
- Flow is outside this fishery’s preferred and acceptable ranges.
Timing Evidence
Dawn low light is favorable.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 305 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.13 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01170000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
3 mph NW
Wind gust
6 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
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Drizzle
Temp 68°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.04 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 78°F / Low 61°F
Chance 31%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 55°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 79°F / Low 52°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 21 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 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
Deerfield River near West Deerfield is a western Massachusetts freestone trout river on the lower Deerfield gauge reach. Rainbow and brown trout are primary targets. USGS gage 01170000 provides live streamflow, stage, and related observations. This record represents the West Deerfield gauge reach, not the upper Fife Brook–Zoar Gap section.
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
Fishery overview
Deerfield River near West Deerfield is a western Massachusetts freestone trout river on the lower Deerfield gauge reach. Rainbow and brown trout are primary targets. USGS gage 01170000 provides live streamflow, stage, and related observations. This record represents the West Deerfield gauge reach, not the upper Fife Brook–Zoar Gap section.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · SpringSpringMassWildlife lists Deerfield River stocking in Deerfield and nearby towns. Applies to the West Deerfield gauge reach (lower Deerfield), not the upper Fife Brook–Zoar Gap section where rainbow stocking ceased.
Source: MassWildlife
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Stocked · SpringSpringMassWildlife stocks brown trout in Deerfield River reaches listed on district trout stocked waters. Limited to the application gauge reach near West Deerfield.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Lower Deerfield freestone corridor with stocked trout management near West Deerfield.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Road and public-access patterns exist near West Deerfield; confirm current MassWildlife maps and respect private land. Catalog coordinates are the USGS West Deerfield gage point.
Stocking information
MassWildlife lists Deerfield River stocking in Deerfield and nearby towns for the lower gauge reach. Confirm current stockings on the official MassWildlife trout stocking report.
- Stocked · Spring
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked · Spring
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
Trout regulations can change by section. Verify current MassWildlife freshwater fishing regulations for the West Deerfield reach before fishing.
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
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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