Connecticut
Eightmile River at North Plain
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.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 13.3 CFS
- Gage Height
- 2.71 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01194000 · 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
66°F
Feels like
66°F
Wind
5 mph NW
Wind gust
12 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
0.08 in
Last 48 hours
0.09 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 77°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 67°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sun 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 77°F / Low 62°F
Chance 36%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 71°F / Low 58°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 19 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°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
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
USGS streamgage EIGHTMILE RIVER AT NORTH PLAIN, CT (01194000). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). Water temperature (00010) last published 2021-10-13 and is not presented as a current reading. Wild & Scenic Eightmile wild-trout corridor.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Eightmile 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
Wild & Scenic Eightmile wild-trout corridor at the North Plain USGS gage. Live coverage is streamflow and stage; historical water temperature is stale and is not shown as current.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Eightmile wild-trout corridor; brown trout are a primary trout species.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout occur on the Wild & Scenic Eightmile corridor.
Source: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Southern/eastern Connecticut Wild & Scenic freestone trout habitat.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
CT DEEP lists public sections in East Haddam, Lyme, and Salem. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
Confirm current CT DEEP stockings on the official trout stocking map. Wild-trout character is part of the Eightmile corridor identity.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Official sources
Regulations can change. Verify the official CT DEEP Freshwater Fishing Guide before fishing.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Middlesex, Connecticut
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
Middlesex
Management Category
Trout stream
Regulation Scope
Eightmile River at North Plain gauge reach
Regulation Summary
Connecticut inland river and stream trout regulations apply. Prior sea-run special regulations on Eightmile East Haddam/Lyme were removed in the 2026 guide. This reach is not a Trout Management Area.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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