Massachusetts
Hoosic River near Williamstown
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
- 74.4 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.35 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:00 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 01332500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
63°F
Feels like
62°F
Wind
5 mph SW
Wind gust
5 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
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Sat 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 73°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 9%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sun 12 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 62°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 60°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 69°F / Low 54°F
Chance 17%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 17 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 74°F / Low 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 56°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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 HOOSIC RIVER NEAR WILLIAMSTOWN, MA (01332500). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. App-supported continuous parameters currently available: streamflow (00060) and gage height (00065). This destination is the bounded Williamstown / North Adams corridor, not the NY/VT Hoosic and not Green River Colrain. river-trout AIR_DERIVED because no 00010.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Hoosic 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
Northern Berkshire Hoosic trout river at Williamstown. MassWildlife lists Hoosic River, North Adams for trophy rainbow trout. USGS 01332500 provides live streamflow and stage.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brown trout are a primary Williamstown Hoosic target.
Source: MassWildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
MassWildlife lists Hoosic River, North Adams for trophy rainbow trout.
Source: MassWildlife
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout are present on the Williamstown Hoosic reach.
Source: MassWildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Northern Berkshire Hoosic trout habitat at the Williamstown gauge reach.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Fall
Common techniques
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Williamstown / North Adams corridor public access. Catalog coordinates are the USGS gage point.
Stocking information
MassWildlife stocks designated Hoosic trout reaches. Confirm current stockings on the official trout stocking report.
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
- Stocked
Brook Trout
Stocked · MassWildlife
Official sources
This destination is the Williamstown gauge reach only. Do not treat it as NY/VT Hoosic coverage.
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
Hoosic River near Williamstown gauge reach
Regulation Summary
MassWildlife inland trout regulations apply on the Williamstown Hoosic corridor. Confirm current seasons and limits.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
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